Behind the scenes of our astronomy club adventures.
First impressions, funny moments, and what I’m learning along the way—from member updates to unforgettable presentations.
This past Sunday we had our regular club meeting — followed, somewhat spontaneously, by a “comet watch” star party. Normally, impromptu events are an automatic no for me, but I wasn’t about to miss the chance to glimpse a newly discovered comet. Unfortunately, Lisa was out sick this time (feel better, bathroom buddy!), so I … Read more
August was a wash. August was a particularly uncooperative month for astronomy in our area. Literally every event was cancelled due to weather. So, our September meeting became an opportune time to collectively vent our frustration—and to find out what we might (hopefully) look forward to in the month ahead. Club President Paul took the … Read more
It was a rainy, yucko day—the kind that makes you want to cancel everything. But I dragged myself to the Village Inn for one reason: Skip’s presentation. The room? Leaking. Buckets, folding caution signs, and water dripping from ceiling tiles and light fixtures just behind us. It was slightly alarming—electrical fire, anyone? Fortunately, that didn’t … Read more
This month’s meeting snuck up on me—our May meeting was pushed to the third Sunday for Mother’s Day, June started on a Sunday, and suddenly there we were—before I’d even had a chance to mentally prepare for another recap! We were back at our usual spot at the Village Inn, after last month’s venue change. … Read more
This month’s meeting was held in a completely different location—the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, provided by a couple of club members. I wasn’t expecting the dirt road, but yes, I was in the right place. The building had a rustic charm, with a spacious meeting room, exposed ceilings, and a brick façade along the … Read more
My first Astronomy Club meeting was held at a local Village Inn—a classic breakfast-style diner here in the South. The group had reserved a private back room with long tables, a screen, and equipment already set up for the evening’s presentation. The official meeting ran from 5 to 7 PM, though many gathered early for … Read more