Southern Maine Astronomers is a non-profit organization dedicated to public outreach, awareness and education in the area of astronomy. We also provide access to advanced astronomical equipment and mentoring to students and the public who are interested in astronomy. We hold periodic public star parties where naked eye viewing and telescopic viewing will take place, with the support of trained volunteers.
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Hi Steve, Â I'll try to be there and will help with talking to people about what to look for in a scope for Christmas and will set up my scope for people to
Wednesday December 2nd, the Southworth Planetarium is hosting a telescope workshop. I would like to get a show of hands for anyone who would like to help out.
We will try to have a directors meeting after the Thanksgiving Holiday so everyone that would like to attend will be able to. The date will be posted later.
Thank you Gail. So, if I look up to the sky in the southwest at the crack of dawn with my telescope on Thursday morning providing clear sky I should see the