Monthly Archives: February 2011

Posted on February 19, 2011 by admin

Winter Star Party Hosted Today

Event: The Kopernik Astronomical Society Winter Star Party is being hosted today, Saturday February 19th, 2011 at the Kopernik Observatory.  Please join us for some great times today from 6 PM until the clouds drown out the views…. Find the … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

NEAF 2011 Trip Planning Underway

Upcoming Next – In April, The Northeast Astronomy Forum and Telescope Show will be held.  Keep your eyes peeled for KAS NEAF planning here and on Twitter! Some KAS members go down for two days, and others for one day … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

KAS 2011 AstroFest Planning Activities Underway

Announcement – Planning activities for the 2011 KAS Astro-Fest have been started.  The event will span 3 days (9/30 – 10/2), and will include observing, lectures, activities, etc.  Details will be posted as plans progress. From the KAS VP of … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

A Beginner’s Guide to Observing from the Armchair

Volunteering at Kopernik Observatory in public outreach activities, I have never seen a member of the public not be amazed at what we show them through our telescopes.  People, no matter what their background are always amazed at what the … Read the rest of this entry →

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