Dear CAAC Friends, The Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club is proud to announce that Southern Star 2024 returns on May 2-5 at beautiful Wild Acres retreat. Four (4) outstanding speakers and all the trappings that go with Southern Star are just around the corner. The early May weather should be excellent and we’d love to have […]
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The next telescope training is January 20th beginning at 4:30 PM at GHRO. If it’s clearafterwards, you can use your new skill to practice. Please e-mail me atghro@charlotteastronomers.org if you plan to attend. Training is canceled ONLY if it is activelyraining…we can train on the telescope usage with cloudy skies.
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The next club meeting will be held on Friday, January 19th at 7:00 PM at Myers Park Baptist Church Shalom Hall, 1900 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207.
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The next star party is Saturday, January 13th beginning at dusk. Please come down to GHRO and enjoy a nice Winter evening under clear, dark skies (finger’s crossed).
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It is tradition that the club does not have a formal meeting in December, instead we join oneanother in celebrating the season at the home of Charlie and Gwen Clayton for a potluck dinner. TheClaytons have opened their home to the CAAC family for over 20 years and a good time is always had byall.
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The next telescope training is November 18th beginning at 4:30 PM at GHRO. If it’s clearafterwards, you can use your new skill to practice. Please e-mail me atghro@charlotteastronomers.org if you plan to attend. Training is canceled ONLY if it is activelyraining…we can train on the telescope usage with cloudy skies.
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The next club meeting will be held on Friday, November 17th 7:00 PM at Myers Park Baptist Church Shalom Hall, 1900 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207.
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The next star party is Saturday, November 11th beginning at dusk. Please come down to GHRO and enjoy a nice Summer evening under clear, dark skies (finger’s crossed).
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The next telescope training is October 21st beginning at 5:30 PM at GHRO. If it’s clearafterwards, you can use your new skill to practice. Please e-mail me atghro@charlotteastronomers.org if you plan to attend. Training is canceled ONLY if it is activelyraining…we can train on the telescope usage with cloudy skies.
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The next club meeting will be held on Friday, October 20th 7:00 PM at Myers Park Baptist Church Shalom Hall, 1900 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207.
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Don’t forget about Cosmic Camporee, Friday, October 13th to Sunday, October 15th. Come out to GHRO for camping, observing, and getting to know your fellow club members. Friday night will be camping and observing, weather permitting, and Saturday we will have corn hole and badminton setup. We will also have the Hydrogen Alpha Solar Telescope up and
Cosmic Camporee at GHRO Oct. 13 – 15th, 2023 Read More »
October begins the annual membership period for 2023 – 2024. If you are a prospective member, now is the perfect time to register. If you are an existing member, we encourage you to renew your membership. There are lots of exciting activities and events in the coming year and we would love your participation. Our
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The next telescope training is September 23rd beginning at 5:30 PM at GHRO. If it’s clearafterwards, you can use your new skill to practice. Please e-mail me atghro@charlotteastronomers.org if you plan to attend. Training is canceled ONLY if it is activelyraining…we can train on the telescope usage with cloudy skies.
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The next star party is Saturday, September 16th beginning at dusk. Please come down to GHRO and enjoy a nice Summer evening under clear, dark skies (finger’s crossed).
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The next club meeting will be held on Friday, September 15th 7:00 PM at Myers Park Baptist Church Shalom Hall, 1900 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207.
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The next telescope training is August 26th beginning at 6:30 PM at GHRO. If it’s clearafterwards, you can use your new skill to practice. Please e-mail me atghro@charlotteastronomers.org if you plan to attend. Training is canceled ONLY if it is activelyraining…we can train on the telescope usage with cloudy skies.
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