Astronomical Society of Greenwich Info Page

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The Astronomical Society of Greenwich is a club for amateur astronomers at all levels of expertise, affiliated with the Natural Science and Education Departments of the Bruce Museum. Our goals are:

To advance awareness and understanding of various aspects of astronomy
To facilitate contact among amateur astronomers
To maintain a liaison with other astronomical organizations in the Fairfield-Westchester area
To provide a focal point for astronomical information and education for area residents
To foster a scientific and social atmosphere for the benefit of our members

The ASG holds a Monthly Meeting at 7:30 PM on the first Wednesday of every month, October through May (except January), at the Bruce Museum. Generally this consists of a short business meeting, presentations of items of current interest by members, and a lecture, workshop, slide show, or other program given by a member or an outside speaker.

Our Monthly Newsletter is mailed to all members and contains meeting announcements, calendar of events, and current astronomy news.

The ASG also operates the Bowman Observatory, a facility owned and maintained by the Greenwich Board of Education. Located on the grounds of the Julian Curtiss Elementary School in central Greenwich, on the corner of Milbank Avenue and East Elm Street (north end), one block south of East Putnam Avenue (US 1), the Observatory contains a 12 1/2" Meade reflecting telescope. It is open to the public, free of charge, on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, year-round (weather permitting). Opening time is 7 PM in winter, 8 PM in spring and fall, and 9 PM in summer.

The Observatory is also open for special events such as eclipses, and by appointment for school groups and other group tours. Members who learn to operate the telescope are allowed to use the Observatory for individual projects.

ASG dues are $5.00 per year. The ASG also asks all its members to have a current membership (any level) in the Bruce Museum, which has provided the club with a meeting place, mailing facilities, etc. since its founding.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL ANNE BURNS AT (203) 896-6786, Ext.338