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Posted on July 27, 2013 by admin

Kopernik AstroFest 2013 Speaker Bio: Bob Berman

Bob Berman is the world’s most widely read astronomer. Since the mid-1990s, his celebrated “Strange Universe” feature has appeared monthly in Astronomy magazine, the largest circulation periodical on the subject. Berman is also astronomy editor of the Old Farmers Almanac. He was Discover magazine’s monthly columnist from 1989-2006. He … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on July 20, 2013 by admin

2013 Stellafane Field Trip Preparations

Each year the KAS ventures to the Historic Stellafane Amateur Telescope Makers Convention just outside of Springfield Vermont.  The convention consists of around a thousand amateur astronomers and telescope makers who gather to observe, admire the handmade telescopes and their designs, … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on July 19, 2013 by admin

Going Big

Originally posted at CNYO.ORG by its Author, Ryan Goodson Thinking of going big? Of course you are, and right you should be. Nothing makes up for aperture under dark skies if it’s deep sky objects you’re after. Some may make an … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on June 10, 2013 by admin

2013 Cherry Springs Star Party Report

The 2013 Cherry Springs Star Party was conducted this past weekend from June 6 – 8, and many members from the KAS participated. One KAS member arrived early to Cherry Springs State Park located in the northern tier of PA, … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on April 13, 2013 by admin

2013 KAS Trip To NEAF

On April 20th – 21st, The Northeast Astronomy Forum and Telescope Show will be held.  There is a lot of buzz going around related to the event.  So far, about 10 KAS members have committed to going.  Some KAS members … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on April 7, 2013 by admin

Tonight’s Sky – April 2013

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