Group Information- Members: 23
- Category: Amateur
- Founded: Aug 1, 2007
- Language: English
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Description
The Skyscrapers, Inc., The Amateur Astronomical Society of Rhode Island, is the second oldest continuously operating amateur astronomical society in the USA. Founded in 1932 by Prof. Charles Smiley of Brown University, the Society is currently composed of about 125+ amateur astronomers. The Society was incorporated in 1936 to purchase the Seagrave Observatory in Scituate, RI. We are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 educational organization.
There are four permanently mounted telescopes in three observatory buildings. They range in size from an 8-1/4 inch refractor to a 16-inch SCT, and a number of portable instruments from 4 to 10 inches aperture.
Monthly meetings are held, usually the first Friday of the month, and frequently feature professional astronomers, educators, researchers, or representatives from space sciences organizations, i.e., NASA.
PLEASE NOTE: Currently, membership to this group is limited to Skyscrapers, Inc. members only. Public viewing of messages/discussions is permitted. Others interested in the Society may visit us on Saturday evening public viewing sessions, or by sending an email to one of the Society's officers (see web address below).
For more details about the Skyscrapers, The Amateur Astronomical Society of Rhode Island, please see the web site:
http://www.theskyscrapers.org
Lat. 41*50'40.85"N
Long. 71*35'23.68"W
Elevation 354 feet
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Re: World Wide Telescope
Hi Bob, thanks for the info - will check it out. I thought I could re-engage and become an active member with the club now I have retired (sold my
Posted - Wed May 14, 2008 9:39 am
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Graham
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Re: World Wide Telescope
Hi Graham, I just wanted to let you know that there is now a Yahoo Group started by Scott Roberts (formerly of Meade Instruments) for those interested in
Posted - Wed May 14, 2008 6:27 am
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starman361
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World Wide Telescope
http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/ graham [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Posted - Tue May 13, 2008 11:04 am
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Graham
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Saturn through the 16" LX200
Hello All, I took this image last Saturday night of Saturn. Camera, DBK ccd astronomy camera telescope, Seagrave observatories Meade 16" LX 200 F/10 SCT. 1500
Posted - Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:59 pm
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T Haley
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Re: Nova in Cygnus
Hi Bob, I was out the night before you - one of the advantages of working for yourself is that you don't have to be at your desk at 8am. The observing report
Posted - Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:17 pm
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barringtonri
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