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WELCOME TO THE HOME OF CAAC
This site is the official home of the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club,
which was established in 1954. The club invites all those with an interest
in astronomy to come to a meeting and learn more about the club and what
it offers its members - including one of the finest observatories in the
southeast!
NEXT MEETING - AUGUST 15th
2008 at
7:00pm
Come one, Come all! This month we will be holding our annual “Equipment
Show & Tell Night”. This very popular program features our club
members presenting everything from the newest telescopes to the oldest
as well as many of the latest accessories, widgets, gizmos, and gadgets. Got
a scope that’s new, old, or unique in some way? Please share it
with us and tell us a little about what makes it a great scope for you! How
about some “cool” accessories? Chances are some of the rest
of us would find them cool too! Please tell us about what it is and how
it makes your observing better. Chances are many of your fellow observers
would be interested in having one for themselves.
For our newer members and guests, if you have been thinking about a purchase
of some kind, this is an excellent opportunity to see equipment demonstrated
and you will have the owner there eager to tell you all about it.
A new feature this year will be the “Bargain Hunter’s
Bonanza”
One area of the room will be set up as the Buy – Sell – Trade Corner.
Almost everyone has some astronomy item lying around that they seldom use.
What is yours? It would very likely become someone else’s treasure!!
Please bring it in so someone has that opportunity. We expect to have on hand,
the remaining astronomy items from the estate of the late Clyde Bridges. Cynthia
McLaughlin, who is representing the family, will be joining us, and wishes
to see these items remain within the local astronomy group. She will be prepared
to let them go at absolute rock-bottom bargain basement prices!!! There
are a variety of items that will range from about $25 to about $350 and all
items are negotiable!! Note* these will be cash only purchases, so come prepared. See
you all there!!!
MEETING LOCATION
Our meetings are held at 7:00pm on the 3rd
Friday of each month (except for
December) at the Masonic Temple, 500 North Sharon Amity Road. Click
here for a map.
There is an informal dutch treat dinner before the meeting. See your newsletter
for details.
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