What we’re about
Austin Astronomy Meetup connects people interested in astronomy, astrophotography, stargazing and general interest of the night sky. I have been looking around for an Astronomy meetup and did not find one in Austin, so I decided to start this one. The purpose of this meetup is to help you begin or rekindle your connection with the night sky while having fun and meeting others with similar interests. Looking for members in and around Austin. No experience in astronomy is required and you don't need to own a telescope to participate. If you already own a telescope and looking to find other people to go out and observe the sky, you have come to the right place. Clear skies and happy viewing.
Upcoming events
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DIY - Makers - Citizen Science - Nature Nerds - Sci/Tech Geeks -- Monthly Junto
Buffet Palace, 4608 West Gate Blvd #1411, Austin, TX, USWhat's a "Junto"??? -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junto_(club) [1]
What local meetups are currently involved?
- Nature Nerds Austin -- https://www.meetup.com/nature-nerds-of-austin/
- South Austin Makerspace -- https://www.meetup.com/southaustinmakerspace/?eventOrigin=your_groups
- Central Texas Commodore User Group (CTCUG) -- https://www.meetup.com/central-texas-commodore-users-group/
- Austin 3D Printing -- https://www.meetup.com/austin-3dprinting/?eventOrigin=your_groups
- Austin Physics for Fun -- https://www.meetup.com/physics-1/?eventOrigin=your_groups
- Austin FPGA -- https://www.meetup.com/austin-fpga-meetup-group/
- Austin Astronomy -- https://www.meetup.com/austin-astronomy-meetup/
- Austin Arduino and MicroController Meetup -- https://www.meetup.com/austin-web-mobile-electronic-club-for-beginners-experts/?eventOrigin=your_groups
(If you know of other groups interested in participating please get in touch.)
The purpose of this gathering is to build better communication between related meetups, foster community, brainstorm, and have fun!!!
Our default time-table is the morning of the 3rd Saturday of each month. The location will change each month, moving to a different part of Austin each time.
Hope to you see you there, and don't be afraid to pass the word along :)
[1] BOOK REVIEW: The First Scientific American by Joyce E. Chaplin -- https://valdostadailytimes.com/2018/11/03/book-review-the-first-scientific-american-by-joyce-e-chaplin/
[2] Applied Cryptography (the red cover 2nd edition) -- https://www.schneier.com/books/applied-cryptography/2 attendees
AAS & Pflugerville Parks & Rec - Public Star Party - In Person
1849 Park, 16430 Cameron Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660, Pflugerville, TX, USYou do NOT need to sign up for this event. It is a placeholder only.
You DO need to check with the sponsor sites regularly for the latest information.
Pflugerville Parks and Recreations -- https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/pfrecreation/activity/search/detail/2461?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Austin Astronomical Society (Please consider becoming a member) -- https://austinastro.org/
The sponsors have this to say...
Bring your family and friends and join us at 1849 Park on the first Friday of each month for a Pflugerville star party in partnership with Austin Astronomical Society (AAS). AAS volunteers will lead us in a brief laser sky presentation followed by a chance to view the night sky through a variety of telescopes during the unstructured star gazing period. Light refreshments will be provided to enjoy throughout the program.
Feel free to bring your own star gazing equipment, chairs, blankets, and snacks. Glass is not permitted, and dogs are not allowed in the athletic fields where this event will be taking place.
The star party will be held on the football field side of 1849 Park.
Advanced registration, although appreciated, is not required to attend this event.1 attendee
FYI Voyager 1 Reaches 1 Light-Day - September 5, 1977 at 7:56 AM CDT
Location not specified yetYou do not need to sign up for this event. It is a placeholder only.
Light-Second -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-second
Light-Year -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-year
Voyager 1 -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyager_1 -- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/voyager/voyager-1/
What Is on Voyager’s Golden Record? -- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/what-is-on-voyagers-golden-record-73063839/?no-ist=&page=4
Chuck Berry "Johnny B. Goode" The Farthest - Voyager In Space Music Video -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH0cQcMgjbw1 attendee
Past events
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