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We are a group of individuals dedicated to the pursuit of observational astronomy and to the education of the public on astronomy and related issues. Our monthly meetings include informative presentations given on a variety of topics related to astronomy. We conduct monthly observing sessions in both dark sky and urban locations. The knowledge and experience of our members covers the complete range from novice to scientist. While some of are just getting started in astronomy, others have been deeply involved in it all of their lives. We have no age restrictions, and our members come from all walks of life. Everyone is welcome to participate.

 

Club Meetings

 

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month in the Motorola Science Theater at the South Florida Science Museum, located on Dreher Trail just north of the Dreher Park Zoo. The business portion of the meeting commences at 7:30 PM and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. We then hold a short intermission during which sandwiches, coffee, and doughnuts are served, followed by a 45 minute presentation. The meetings are adjourned and we are out of the building by 9:30 PM.

Those who missed Jim Kimball's Webcam Imaging presentation can download the presentation: here



Upcoming Meeting Topics:


December: Members Night


2010 Upcoming Meeting Topics:
January- Planetarium show at South Florida Science Museum
February- Fred Lehman on the structure of the Milky Way
March- Erich Landstrom
April- Gary Wasserstein
May- Terry Redding on the detection of Io's atmosphere by amateur astronomers
December- members' night

 

Membership

 

Benefits of membership include a free subscription to our monthly newsletter, Stars and Scopes, as well as discounted subscriptions to Sky and Telescope and Astronomy magazines. Members are also entitled to sign out any of the club's various "loaner" telescopes, eyepieces, and other related equipment. The fees can be submitted in person at the meetings, or if desired, you may mail your check along with a completed membership form to: "ASPB Membership, PO Box 19652, West Palm Beach, Florida 33416. For your convenience, a membership form is included here.

 

Individual Membership: $20.00 - Family Membership: $25.00

 

Sky & Telescope: $33.00 - Astronomy: $34.00

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The Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches is a proud member of:

International Dark-Sky Association


NASA Night Sky Network
ASPB Yahoo Group