June 2024 Club Update

 


Hi All,

A brief recap for June 2024 on activities the Shoreline Astronomical Society participated in.

June 1st we hosted an observation night and scaled solar system walk with a local scout troop and had approximately 20 attendees. 

Our June 13th Meeting we learned about the NASA Night Sky Network from club member Deb Fennell.

The presentation highlighted the benefits of being a member club in the NASA NSN and the materials and support they provide to manage, organize and enable outreach activities. 

Observing afterward was enjoyable, albeit a nearly first quarter moon did wash out some of the DSO's for us novices :) 

Club members have been meeting (informally) at Salt Meadow Park for impromptu observing sessions.  Emails are sent to members of the club to alert them of these informal sessions.

Hope to see you all soon at our July meeting on 07/11/2024 at 7:30 PM at Deer Lake Outdoor Center.

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