Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association
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June 5 BMAA MEETING – YOU CAN ALMOST TOUCH THE SARS!
You might want to touch a star, but they're too far away and they're too hot! But scientists know a lot about stars by analyzing their light using the science of "spectroscopy." Until recently, spectroscopy was too complicated and too expensive for anyone but a handful of amateurs. Today, new tools make spectroscopy accessible to almost anyone. Would you like to learn how to study the atmosphere on Neptune or the "red shift" of a quasar? Come to our "webinar" by Tom Field, contributing editor for Sky & Telescope magazine. The videoconference with Tom begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. at Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, 411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler, 19002. Look for the yellow and black BMA2 signs |
| Our Mission The Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association (BMAA) is a group of amateur astronomers working together to improve astronomical knowledge and observational skills. We make ourselves and our instruments available to promote public interest in astronomy. BMAA members are a varied group of colleagues who share a curiosity about the sky. Some members are scientists or engineers, while others are artists or craftspeople, building contractors or college students. Ability levels span the range from novice to expert. BMAA members organize and participate in a variety of astronomy related programs:
• Members and guest speakers present lectures or demonstrations on astronomical topics, followed by a group observing session. Meetings are held at the Upper Dublin Luthern Church, 411 Susquehanna Road, Ambler, 19002. Members gather at one of several dark-sky sites to help each other hone observing and astrophotography skills. StarWatches are conducted at several nature centers. The public is invited for an evening of stargazing and observing tips provided by BMAA members and their telescopes. |
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| Annual membership in BMAA includes a subscription to our quarterly newsletter, CONSTELLATION, membership in the Astronomical League and United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, and discounts to astronomy publications. If you are interested in joining BMAA or in renewing your membership, click here for a membership application. |  |
| Year 2012 officers of this Pennsylvania non-profit organization are: |
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Gary Sprague Bernie Kosher Ed Radomski Fran Quinn |
President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary |
 Contact: info@bma2.org |
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