Warren Astronomical Society

"Amateur" is not an insult.

An amateur astronomer is someone who learns the skies, learns how to observe or photograph the incomprehensibly distant and huge objects out there, learns about cosmology, and shares this knowledge with others - not because it's a paid occupation, not for recognition or praise, but because we love it.

The Warren Astronomical Society (http://www.warrenastro.org) meets twice monthly to share presentations about astronomy: observations, science, and history. There's a monthly discussion group that covers all sorts of topics (astronomical and otherwise). 

And, of course, there are observing sessions: one to two public open houses per month and many informal members-only observing nights at our observatory, Stargate. Whether you're an experienced stargazer or need help learning your telescope, you're sure to find somebody to talk to.

Members have the opportunity to check out telescopes and other equipment with a minimal deposit. If you're interested in getting into astronomy but don't know what sort of telescope you'd like, a risk-free trial can be a great help. Attend an event and find out just how much a committed amateur can do.

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    suitti suitti commented on Summer Skies at Macomb Community College
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    "Bob is right. Great event. I asked members of the public what they'd seen, and picked other stuff. Lots of people said Saturn and the Moon, and it was clear that a few scopes were pointed in those directions...."

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    Joseph Tocco Joseph Tocco commented on Summer Skies at Macomb Community College
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    "Bob, I was already regretting missing the event before your comments...now it's worse! lol I suffered from jet-lag and a consistent lack of sleep from the previous week...."

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    Bob Trembley Bob Trembley commented on Summer Skies at Macomb Community College
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    "WOW! What a great event! Dr. Feustel is an excellent speaker, and his lecture was PACKED. There were at least 16 'scopes of various sizes setup, and a never-ending line for the new observatory (which I never did get a chance to look into...)...."

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    "Interested in looking at creation's beautiful night-time skies."
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    Dylan Twardy
    "I'm a high school senior looking to study astronomy"
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    Frank Cherney
    "Retired. Always like to think about the physical aspects and dimensions of the universe."
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    Jonathan Kade Jonathan Kade updated 2013 Events
    June 9
    Jonathan Kade Presentations 7-Jan @ Cranbrook ST: The News You Missed - Ken Bertin The LFK Refractor and more – Riyad Matti 17-Jan @ Macomb (Star) Color Mania! – Dave Bailey and Ken Bertin 4-Feb @ Cranbrook Timescape Astronomy and Astrology in Ancient Eg...
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    Diane Hall Diane Hall updated 2013 Events
    June 9
    Diane Hall Presentations 7-Jan @ Cranbrook ST: The News You Missed - Ken Bertin The LFK Refractor and more – Riyad Matti 17-Jan @ Macomb (Star) Color Mania! – Dave Bailey and Ken Bertin 4-Feb @ Cranbrook Timescape Astronomy and Astrology in Ancient Eg...
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    Jonathan Kade Jonathan Kade commented on Mtg & Talks: "An Evening With G.M. Ross"
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    "Gary was in great form throughout."

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Warren Astronomical Society http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/7/9/e/global_22106526.jpeg
Warren, MI 48092
Founded Feb 8, 2009
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