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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AAS - General Meeting (@UT) - Citizen Science, Variable Stars, AAVSO - Hybrid
UT Engineering Teaching Center II, 204 E Dean Keeton St, Room Number: ETC 2.102, Austin, TX, USYou do NOT need to sign up for this event. It is a placeholder only.
You DO need to check with the AAS site regularly for the latest event information and schedule -- https://austinastro.org/
AAS has this to say...
We will be back at The University of Texas at Austin campus, in the Engineering Teaching Center, ETC 2.136, at the northeast corner of Dean Keeton and Speedway.
7:00
Practical Astronomy
7:30
Citizen Science, Variable Stars, and the AAVSO
Molly Wakeling, American Association of Variable Star Observers
American Association of Variable Star Observers -- https://www.aavso.org/
American Association of Variable Star Observers -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Association_of_Variable_Star_Observers
Molly Wakeling - The AstronoMolly Log -- https://www.astronomolly.com/
Molly Wakeling - Explore Scientific -- https://explorescientific.com/pages/explore-alliance-astrophotography-ambassadors-molly-wakeling?srsltid=AfmBOoqfnWE3BlHwvKRoDXFiZLyJZKQUla8zIcPkyL8Ez8cTleJ_4Kur
Molly Wakeling joins Astronomy magazine as Contributing Editor -- https://www.astronomy.com/science/molly-wakeling-joins-astronomy-magazine-as-contributing-editor/
The Astronomical League -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomical_League
The Astronomical League -- https://www.astroleague.org/
After the meeting we usually gather for fun and fellowship at the Crown & Anchor at 2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705.
This presentation will be on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@austinastro7430/live
(Zoom link will be sent via email to members.)
Some parking is available on nearby streets, and the Speedway Garage (paid parking) is at 27th Street. For those not aware, parking can be challenging.
Engineering Teaching Center II (ETC) -- https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/campus/buildings/nlogon/maps/UTM/ETC/
UT Austin Main Campus Map -- https://trecs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=697c20f19d2841d3a13965918a9b82fb
UT Austin Visitor Parking -- https://parking.utexas.edu/parking/visitor2 attendees
DIY - Makers - Citizen Science - Nature Nerds - Sci/Tech Geeks -- Monthly Junto
Catfish Parlour South, 4705 E Ben White Blvd, 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.
Please post the topics, questions, or other items of interest to you, that you'd like to discuss, in comments below.
Unconferences: A Better Way to Run Meetups (28/30) -- https://psychotechnology.substack.com/p/unconferences-a-better-way-to-run
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/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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