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December 6, 2008:

The January 2009 business meeting will be held at 7pm in the Student Union at Keene State College on Friday, January 23rd, with a special presentation afterwards. The January observing session will be held beginning at 7pm on Saturday, the 24th, at the Observatory. All members and interested non-members are invited.

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Welcome to the Keene Amateur Astronomers Club!

What We Do...

The Keene Amateur Astronomers Club is a group of people whose goal is the enhancement of Amateur Astronomy by fellowship, sharing knowledge and enjoyment of the hobby. The KAA Club provides outreach programs when asked and holds monthly viewing sessions at our own observatory. Regular monthly club meetings are held at the Keene State college. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Our membership is open to students, parents, beginners, backyard amateurs and also experienced professionals. And we provide opportunities for our members to grow in one of the greatest hobbies in this world or any other!

Founded in 1957, our club has a long and distinguished history. We are also members of the Astronomical League. And we actively participate in the annual Stellafane Convention which is consistently rated as one of America’s Top Star Parties!

January 2009 Meeting and Observing

December 6, 2008
We plan to kick off the new year with a special presentation on an astronomical topic of interest at our January 23rd meeting at 7pm at Keene State College. After the presentation, observing will take place at the Sullivan Observatory, weather permitting. On Saturday January 24th, observing will take place at the Sullivan observatory at 7pm, weather permitting. All members and interested non-members are invited.
If you need directions, contact Bob Taylor, our club secretary, by telephone at 802.257.9358 or by email. See you there!

"Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery"

The Keene Public Library is pleased to announce the opening on January 26th of "Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery," an exciting and colorful new exhibit celebrating the International Year of Astronomy. Only forty libraries throughout the United States were selected for the exhibit tour.

"Visions of the Universe" is presented by the Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, Maryland; the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Cambridge, Massachusetts; and the American Library Association, Chicago, through funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Please click on the "Visions" tab to your left for detailed information on scheduled programs and observing sessions.

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