Warren Astronomical Society

 
 
 

At the Warren Astronomical Society's Cranbrook meetings, we spend the first hour or so of the meeting on club business and observing reports, then have two presentations, one short and one full-length. We are meeting in person at Cranbrook, but Meetup doesn't let us show a hybrid meeting so listing it as online is the only way to get the link posted. You are certainly welcome to join us onsite.

Main Talk
Starry Eyes for Chile Skies: #ACEAP2018
By Dr. Nicolle Zellner
In June 2018, a team of nine individuals embarked on a 10-day expedition for behind-the-scenes visits to key astronomy research sites in Chile as part of the prestigious NSF-funded Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP). In a talk that will make you ask “Why Chile?” and “How can I get there?”, Nicolle Zellner will share with you her experiences in ACEAP and show you some of her “good” and her teammates’ great astrophotographs of the southern sky.

Short Talk
How to Enjoy the Hobby of Astronomy Without Injuring Yourself or Others
by Bob Berta
There are some unique dangers astronomers are exposed to while enjoying the hobby of astronomy. We will discuss these and safety best practices to hopefully prevent injuries and illness to ourselves as well as the public.

Immediately after each Cranbrook meeting of the Warren Astronomical Society, a number of Club members go to the Redcoat Tavern (31542 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073) for food and/or drink and informal chat. Guests are also invited to join us there.

Directions: Head south on Woodward. The Redcoat will be on your left, on the east side of Woodward, two blocks north of 13 Mile and just north of Burger King. Make a Michigan left and find parking either in front or the large back lot.

If you would like to present either a short talk (10-15 minutes) or a full-length talk (45-60 minutes) at a future meeting, please email Dale Partin at [masked].

The views expressed in presentations are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent, and should not be attributed to, the Warren Astronomical Society.

 
 
 

We are holding a VIRTUAL "Macomb" meeting this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Warren Astronomical Society meets monthly on the third Thursday in a room in the library (Building J) at Macomb Community College's South Campus. We meet in Room 221, just to the left of the main desk.

We do a bit of club business early on, then have a major presentation usually put together by one of our members.

After each WAS Macomb meeting, some club members get together to continue to the discussion in a more free-form way at the National Coney Island on Van Dyke just north of 12 Mile. This is an opportunity to further discuss astronomy in an informal environment for about an hour or so. All members and guests are invited to join us there.

If you would like to present a short talk (5-15 minutes) or a long talk (40-60 minutes) at a future meeting, please email Dale Partin at [masked].

The views expressed in presentations are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent, and should not be attributed to, the Warren Astronomical Society.

 
 
 

It's our mostly-monthly public open house: you get to use our equipment and our volunteers' knowledge to see what's out there in the sky tonight.

These event times are guidelines; we meet later during the summer and earlier during the winter. Please call the Stargate Committee if you want to check if we're out: http://warrenastro.org/was/contact-us/

We usually stay as long as the skies are clear and there are interested observers - usually around midnight, but on nice nights even later.

You don't have to stay the whole time - though we ask that you aim your headlights away from the observing field in case you have to leave early. Feel free to email us (http://www.warrenastro.org/was/contactUs.aspx) if you have any questions.

We only require a few things for your safety and enjoyment:
With the COVID situation, masks are recommended, mandatory for children.

Please plan to be at the observatory before dark. Be careful with headlights on your way in, especially after sundown. Make sure to turn the dome lights off if possible, and park your car facing away from the observing field if you have running lights. The park prefers that all vehicles park along the road but you may see some vehicles parked near the observatory. They are usually club members with large telescopes set up for you to look through.

Please don't use white light flashlights when others are observing. Others will have flashlights, but if you'd like to bring your own, you can easily make a red-light flashlight that will help you get around in the dark and is safe for night vision. You can read ideas here (http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/t/10521.aspx).

No alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Other advice to help you make the most of your evening:

Weather, especially in Michigan, is unpredictable. We are always (some might say irrationally) hopeful, but if there's a solid chance of an extended downpour we are not likely to do any observing! If you're not sure about the weather, call Riyad Matti (http://www.warrenastro.org/was/officers.aspx) to check if the open house has been canceled.
Observing is an outside activity, so dress accordingly - a little warmer than the temperature would indicate. Even in the summer, it can get surprisingly chilly at night. Like any other activity, the key to lasting is layers, layers, layers! In the wintertime and early spring, plan to wear at least two layers of every garment: socks, pants, and a shirt. Core temperature is important too, so pay extra attention to keeping your torso warm - an insulated vest can work wonders.

Importantly, the Camp Rotary grounds have full-service public restrooms, with warm running water and other modern conveniences.

If there's something specific you'd like to see, we'll do our best to make it happen. We have safe, filtered solar telescopes to look at the sun in amazing detail (http://www.warrenastro.org/was/astro_photos/detail.aspx?id=25501605@N07&photo=2402535178) before it gets dark; if you're interested in seeing our local star, let us know and we'll try to make a telescope available.
________________________________

We accept donations via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3MHHRBMAK5WFA) to help us educate and inspire the general public. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible public charity, and we would be happy to send you a donation receipt for your tax purposes.

 
 
 

At the Warren Astronomical Society's Cranbrook meetings, we spend the first hour or so of the meeting on club business and observing reports, then have two presentations, one short and one full-length.

Main Talk: to be announced soon!

Short Talk: to be announced soon too!

Immediately after each Cranbrook meeting of the Warren Astronomical Society, a number of Club members go to the Redcoat Tavern (31542 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073) for food and/or drink and informal chat. Guests are also invited to join us there.

Directions: Head south on Woodward. The Redcoat will be on your left, on the east side of Woodward, two blocks north of 13 Mile and just north of Burger King. Make a Michigan left and find parking either in front or the large back lot.

If you would like to present either a short talk (10-15 minutes) or a full-length talk (45-60 minutes) at a future meeting, please email Dale Partin at [masked].

The views expressed in presentations are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent, and should not be attributed to, the Warren Astronomical Society.

 
 
 

We are holding a VIRTUAL "Macomb" meeting this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Warren Astronomical Society meets monthly on the third Thursday in a room in the library (Building J) at Macomb Community College's South Campus. We meet in Room 221, just to the left of the main desk.

We do a bit of club business early on, then have a major presentation usually put together by one of our members.

After each WAS Macomb meeting, some club members get together to continue to the discussion in a more free-form way at the National Coney Island on Van Dyke just north of 12 Mile. This is an opportunity to further discuss astronomy in an informal environment for about an hour or so. All members and guests are invited to join us there.

If you would like to present a short talk (5-15 minutes) or a long talk (40-60 minutes) at a future meeting, please email Dale Partin at [masked].

The views expressed in presentations are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent, and should not be attributed to, the Warren Astronomical Society.

 
 
 

It's our mostly-monthly public open house: you get to use our equipment and our volunteers' knowledge to see what's out there in the sky tonight.

These event times are guidelines; we meet later during the summer and earlier during the winter. Please call the Stargate Committee if you want to check if we're out: http://warrenastro.org/was/contact-us/

We usually stay as long as the skies are clear and there are interested observers - usually around midnight, but on nice nights even later.

You don't have to stay the whole time - though we ask that you aim your headlights away from the observing field in case you have to leave early. Feel free to email us (http://www.warrenastro.org/was/contactUs.aspx) if you have any questions.

We only require a few things for your safety and enjoyment:
With the COVID situation, masks are recommended, mandatory for children.

Please plan to be at the observatory before dark. Be careful with headlights on your way in, especially after sundown. Make sure to turn the dome lights off if possible, and park your car facing away from the observing field if you have running lights. The park prefers that all vehicles park along the road but you may see some vehicles parked near the observatory. They are usually club members with large telescopes set up for you to look through.

Please don't use white light flashlights when others are observing. Others will have flashlights, but if you'd like to bring your own, you can easily make a red-light flashlight that will help you get around in the dark and is safe for night vision. You can read ideas here (http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/t/10521.aspx).

No alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Other advice to help you make the most of your evening:

Weather, especially in Michigan, is unpredictable. We are always (some might say irrationally) hopeful, but if there's a solid chance of an extended downpour we are not likely to do any observing! If you're not sure about the weather, call Riyad Matti (http://www.warrenastro.org/was/officers.aspx) to check if the open house has been canceled.
Observing is an outside activity, so dress accordingly - a little warmer than the temperature would indicate. Even in the summer, it can get surprisingly chilly at night. Like any other activity, the key to lasting is layers, layers, layers! In the wintertime and early spring, plan to wear at least two layers of every garment: socks, pants, and a shirt. Core temperature is important too, so pay extra attention to keeping your torso warm - an insulated vest can work wonders.

Importantly, the Camp Rotary grounds have full-service public restrooms, with warm running water and other modern conveniences.

If there's something specific you'd like to see, we'll do our best to make it happen. We have safe, filtered solar telescopes to look at the sun in amazing detail (http://www.warrenastro.org/was/astro_photos/detail.aspx?id=25501605@N07&photo=2402535178) before it gets dark; if you're interested in seeing our local star, let us know and we'll try to make a telescope available.
________________________________

We accept donations via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3MHHRBMAK5WFA) to help us educate and inspire the general public. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible public charity, and we would be happy to send you a donation receipt for your tax purposes.

 
 
 

At the Warren Astronomical Society's Cranbrook meetings, we spend the first hour or so of the meeting on club business and observing reports, then have two presentations, one short and one full-length.

Main Talk: to be announced soon!

Short Talk: to be announced soon too!

Immediately after each Cranbrook meeting of the Warren Astronomical Society, a number of Club members go to the Redcoat Tavern (31542 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073) for food and/or drink and informal chat. Guests are also invited to join us there.

Directions: Head south on Woodward. The Redcoat will be on your left, on the east side of Woodward, two blocks north of 13 Mile and just north of Burger King. Make a Michigan left and find parking either in front or the large back lot.

If you would like to present either a short talk (10-15 minutes) or a full-length talk (45-60 minutes) at a future meeting, please email Dale Partin at [masked].

The views expressed in presentations are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent, and should not be attributed to, the Warren Astronomical Society.

 
 
 

We are holding a VIRTUAL "Macomb" meeting this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Warren Astronomical Society meets monthly on the third Thursday in a room in the library (Building J) at Macomb Community College's South Campus. We meet in Room 221, just to the left of the main desk.

We do a bit of club business early on, then have a major presentation usually put together by one of our members.

After each WAS Macomb meeting, some club members get together to continue to the discussion in a more free-form way at the National Coney Island on Van Dyke just north of 12 Mile. This is an opportunity to further discuss astronomy in an informal environment for about an hour or so. All members and guests are invited to join us there.

If you would like to present a short talk (5-15 minutes) or a long talk (40-60 minutes) at a future meeting, please email Dale Partin at [masked].

The views expressed in presentations are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent, and should not be attributed to, the Warren Astronomical Society.

 
 
 

It's our mostly-monthly public open house: you get to use our equipment and our volunteers' knowledge to see what's out there in the sky tonight.

These event times are guidelines; we meet later during the summer and earlier during the winter. Please call the Stargate Committee if you want to check if we're out: http://warrenastro.org/was/contact-us/

We usually stay as long as the skies are clear and there are interested observers - usually around midnight, but on nice nights even later.

You don't have to stay the whole time - though we ask that you aim your headlights away from the observing field in case you have to leave early. Feel free to email us (http://www.warrenastro.org/was/contactUs.aspx) if you have any questions.

We only require a few things for your safety and enjoyment:
With the COVID situation, masks are recommended, mandatory for children.

Please plan to be at the observatory before dark. Be careful with headlights on your way in, especially after sundown. Make sure to turn the dome lights off if possible, and park your car facing away from the observing field if you have running lights. The park prefers that all vehicles park along the road but you may see some vehicles parked near the observatory. They are usually club members with large telescopes set up for you to look through.

Please don't use white light flashlights when others are observing. Others will have flashlights, but if you'd like to bring your own, you can easily make a red-light flashlight that will help you get around in the dark and is safe for night vision. You can read ideas here (http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/t/10521.aspx).

No alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Other advice to help you make the most of your evening:

Weather, especially in Michigan, is unpredictable. We are always (some might say irrationally) hopeful, but if there's a solid chance of an extended downpour we are not likely to do any observing! If you're not sure about the weather, call Riyad Matti (http://www.warrenastro.org/was/officers.aspx) to check if the open house has been canceled.
Observing is an outside activity, so dress accordingly - a little warmer than the temperature would indicate. Even in the summer, it can get surprisingly chilly at night. Like any other activity, the key to lasting is layers, layers, layers! In the wintertime and early spring, plan to wear at least two layers of every garment: socks, pants, and a shirt. Core temperature is important too, so pay extra attention to keeping your torso warm - an insulated vest can work wonders.

Importantly, the Camp Rotary grounds have full-service public restrooms, with warm running water and other modern conveniences.

If there's something specific you'd like to see, we'll do our best to make it happen. We have safe, filtered solar telescopes to look at the sun in amazing detail (http://www.warrenastro.org/was/astro_photos/detail.aspx?id=25501605@N07&photo=2402535178) before it gets dark; if you're interested in seeing our local star, let us know and we'll try to make a telescope available.
________________________________

We accept donations via PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3MHHRBMAK5WFA) to help us educate and inspire the general public. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible public charity, and we would be happy to send you a donation receipt for your tax purposes.

 
 
 

At the Warren Astronomical Society's Cranbrook meetings, we spend the first hour or so of the meeting on club business and observing reports, then have two presentations, one short and one full-length.

Main Talk: to be announced soon!

Short Talk: to be announced soon too!

Immediately after each Cranbrook meeting of the Warren Astronomical Society, a number of Club members go to the Redcoat Tavern (31542 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073) for food and/or drink and informal chat. Guests are also invited to join us there.

Directions: Head south on Woodward. The Redcoat will be on your left, on the east side of Woodward, two blocks north of 13 Mile and just north of Burger King. Make a Michigan left and find parking either in front or the large back lot.

If you would like to present either a short talk (10-15 minutes) or a full-length talk (45-60 minutes) at a future meeting, please email Dale Partin at [masked].

The views expressed in presentations are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent, and should not be attributed to, the Warren Astronomical Society.