Do you have an interest in Astronomy? Do you want to know how to get started or are you an experienced observer? Would you like to be able to visit with people of all experience levels? Or would you like to participate in running equipment at a star party? If so, please join us at our regular meetings and our Astronomy Nights at the Tye Preston Memorial Library and get involved!
Note, our host for the last several years have sold their building and closed their establishment, so we are moving our meetings to the Tye Preston Memorial Library, also note that we will be meeting on the third Wednesday of every month from now on.
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 6:00 to 7:45 PM at The Tye Preston Memorial Library, We will meet in the Casteel Room, at the back of the library. The library is located at 16311 South Access Road, Canyon Lake, TX 78133. We will have a presentation and discussion on “Astronomical Seeing” and its effects on our viewing and imaging.
You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks to the meeting (no alcohol).
Also, the New Braunfels Astronomy Club hosts the very popular Astronomy Night Star Party at the Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 South Access Road, Canyon Lake, TX 78133. Our next Astronomy Night will be Eric Erickson Night on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM. We will have a Remembrance of Erik Erickson and his contributions to the club followed by a brief orientation in the Casteel room prior to going up the hill for viewing. If you would like to see/participate in aligning the telescopes you may go up to the hill prior to 7:00 PM. If you would like our help with setting up your own telescope, your are welcome to bring it to Astronomy Night, plan to be there about 45-60 minutes before start time so we can get it set up before dark.
Please visit the new Resources page for useful links and apps and The Night Sky by Eric Erickson for helpful tips, cool information, and what’s in the sky this week.