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(Examples of current and past special club events for either AAC members or general public)
– Information on AAC Monthly Star Parties can be found on the AAC Star Party Page –
Upcoming Events
Starry Night at the Museum of Natural History
April 17, 2008 (5 to 9 p.m., Telescope Viewing Till Later)
Location: Powell Exhibition Hall, Florida Museum of Natural History, Univ. of Florida Cultural Plaza (Map)
See what surprises the night sky has to offer when you witness the heavens through the lens of a telescope. Tour the constellations in a portable planetarium then enjoy presentations and activities, including a puppet show and astro-art with the University of Florida Astronomy Department and the Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. Co-sponsored by the University of Florida Student Government.
Public Talk: Discovering New Worlds: The Search for Earth-Like Planets (6:00 p.m.)
Adventure with UF Astronomy Professor Eric Ford in his quest for understanding how planetary systems form. Discover the splendor of our own solar system, as we learn about extrasolar planets orbiting distant stars.
Dr. Eric Ford is an assistant professor of Astronomy at the University of Florida. His research focuses on studying extrasolar planets and improving our understanding of planet formation. You may read more at Dr. Ford's website.
Plus: Planetarium shows, public talks, telescope viewing, child-friendly astronomy activities, scavneger hunt and puppet show. Sponsored by the University of Florida Student Government in collaboration with The Department of Astronomy, The Florida Museum of Natural History and The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. (AAC)
(The AAC will set up mutliple telescopes outside Powell Hall to view the Moon, Saturn, nebulae, star clusters and double stars, and have computer video presentations on observing the Moon and Saturn.)
Starry Night Poster (pdf)
Example Past Events Occultation of Regulus by the Moon
June 19, 2007
Members of the AAC's ATM group gather to observe the occultation of Regulus.
Occultation of Iota Cancri by 411 Xanthe
April 17, 2007
AAC members successfully collaborate to observe the occultation of this bright, colorful double star from locations in North Florida.
Starry Night at the Museum of Natural History
April 12, 2007
The Birth of Stars & Planets
Two Public Talks: Wanders in the Celestial Space & Beyond; The Search for Stellar Originsfrom Antiquity to the 21st Century
Plus: Planetarium shows, public talks, telescope viewing, child-friendly astronomy activities, scavneger hunt and puppet show.
Sponsored by the University of Florida Student Government in collaboration with The Department of Astronomy, The Florida Museum of Natural History and The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc.
Museum Night
November 9, 2006
Powell Hall, Florida Museum of Natural History
First Look at World's Largest Telescope: Voyage with the Gran Telescopio Canarios (GTC)
Public Lectures: "Monsters of the Deep" & "Looking Back to the Beginning" by UF Astronomers Dr.Stephen Eikenberry & Dr.Rafael Guzmán
Plus: Scale Model of GTC, Make Astro Art, Planetarium, Universe Walk & Star Viewing with Telescopes
2006 Transit of Mercury
November 8, 2006
Private Tour of UF's Rosemary Hill Observatory
April 1, 2006
Paid-Up AAC Members Only
Observe Mars
Nov. 12, 2005
The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. and the Florida Museum of Natural History invites all club members and the public to view Mars up close and hear a public talk. Learn Details Here!
Partial Eclipse of Sun
Apr. 8, 2005
The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. and the Florida Museum of Natural History invites all club members and the public to view the 2005 Apr. 8 partial eclipse of the Sun. Telescopes and public talk. Museum exhibits open. Learn Details Here!
Total Lunar Eclipse
Oct. 27, 2004
The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. and the Florida Museum of Natural History invites all club members and the public to the 2004 Oct. 27 total eclipse of the Moon. Telescopes and public talk. Museum exhibits open. Learn Details Here!
Transit of Venus
June 8, 2004
The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. and the Florida Museum of Natural History invites all club members and the public to observer the 2004 June 8 transit of Venus across the solar disk, the first such occurence since 1882!. Telescopes available to view this event: 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. (Don't be late!). Learn Details Here!
Celestial Celebrations: Night of the Planets
Mar. 16 & 17, 2004
The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. and the Florida Museum of Natural History invites all club members and the public to view Venus, Jupiter and Saturn.
Total Lunar Eclipse
Nov. 8, 2003
The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. and the Florida Museum of Natural History invites all club members and the public to the 2003 Nov. 8 total eclipse of the Museum.
Mars Watch 2003
Aug. 30, Sept. 6, 13, & 20, 2003
This year Mars and Earth are closer than any time in nearly 60,000 years. Go to dinner, see a movie, then obsrve Mars! The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. and the Florida Museum of Natural History invites the public to observe Mars on four consecutive Saturday nights in front of Powell Hall.
Star-B-Q: June 7, 2003 (Saturday Night)
Fifth Annual Star-B-Q for Alachua Astronomy Club and Greater Ocala Astronomy Club members or anyone interested in the stars and a good time. Details here.
Total Lunar Eclipse
May 15, 2003
The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. and the Florida Museum of Natural History invites all club members and the public to the 2003 May 15 total eclipse of the Museum. Public talk, telescopes and planetarium show.
2003 Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Moonlight Walks:
Set for May 10 & October 4, 2003
(Note: Kanapaha has cancelled the fall event; Moonlight walks will now be held only in the spring.)
Partial Solar Eclipse
December 14, 2001
The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. invites all club members and the public to observe the 2001 December partial eclipse of the Sun from Cedar Key, Florida (location TBA).
Alachua Astronomy Day (AAD): An Annual Fund Raising Event
Telesopes, hayrides, slide show, telescope workshop, and more!
Winter Chiefland Star Party: February 1999
Annual Southern Cross Society Winter Star Party is cancelled. Instead Chiefland will host this event February 14 – 21, 1999 (Sunday to Sunday).
Open House at UF's Research Observatory (Rosemary Hill Observatory).
Reservations Required
(Spring 1997)
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