The Massachusetts Outdoor Expo, fondly referred to as The Big M.O.E., started out with a group of sportsmen and women who wanted to create an opportunity for kids of all ages to learn more about outdoor skills, wildlife and conservation. They approached the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club in Sturbridge to host the Mass. Outdoor Expo, due to its […]
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Lincoln Library Telescope Program well attended
On the evening of Sept 18th Aldrich Library Telescope director John Root and club president Jim Zebrowski presented a library telescope program to the patrons of Lincoln Library. There was great interest in checking out the new library telescope after this event.
Continue ReadingPotluck Supper Food List
Below are the food items promised for this years Potluck Supper event. Jim Erickson – Crock Pot Ratatouille Martie Erickson- deviled eggs Jim & Kate Zebrowski – Gallon Apple Cider, Fruit of the Farm Pie, will bring coffee pot, set up cords for plug in hot plates Kevin Boucher – Mahogany chicken wings, soda, dessert, […]
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Astrophotography Lecture at Belmont Library well attended
On the night of July 31st Aldrich Astronomical Society members Kevin Boucher and Jim Zebrowski hosted a very interested group of library patrons at Belmont Public Library. Many questions were asked during and after the lecture.
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Astrophotography Lecture at East Longmeadow Library
On the evening of Monday 6/24, Aldrich Astrophotography group members Len DiPinto and Kevin Boucher, along with club president Jim Zebrowski hosted a lecture on Astrophotography at the East Longmeadow Public Library Community room. Len DiPinto did an excellent job giving the presentation. The event was extremely well attended by 27 library patrons. The event […]
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WPI TouchTomorrow Event a GREAT SUCCESS!
On Saturday June 8th from 10 AM until 4 PM Worcester Polytechnic Institute hosted their annual TouchTomorrow event, Many thanks to Aldrich members Jim Zebrowski, Dino Tata, Anton Grankin, and Albert Grankin for manning the table indoors. We also want to thank members Chris Martel, Bruce Card, and Kevin Boucher for manning the Solar Scopes […]
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Aldrich President Jim Zebrowski at local events
Aldrich President Jim Zebrowski was recently providing education to local children at the Boys and Girls Club at Gardner High School Library by assisting the Mount Wachusett Community College Astronomy Club in their community service program. Below are pictures from Jims meeting with Jennifer Latini’s troop 64813 of Brownies at the McKay Arts Academy Library […]
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Pictures from Northeast Astro Imaging Conference
Aldrich Astrophotography Group members Kevin Boucher, Len DiPinto, Chris Martel, and Bruce Card attended the Northeast Astro Imaging Conference on April 4th and 5th. We all learned about some great new products being introduced, and did some networking with fellow imagers. The pictures below were a few taken during the conference.
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Observing Tips
- This Week’s Sky at a Glance, October 18 – 26 October 18, 2019Friday, Oct. 18 • Vega is the brightest star high in the west after dark. To its lower right by 14° (nearly a fist and a half at arm's length), look for Eltanin, the nose of Draco the Dragon. The rest of Draco's fainter, lozenge-shaped head is a little farther behind. Draco always eyes Vega. […]Alan MacRobert
- Autumn Comets, Mira’s Eye & The Orionid Meteor Shower October 16, 2019Four comets, a famous variable star, and sprinkles of dust from Halley's Comet are highlights of the October sky. The post Autumn Comets, Mira’s Eye & The Orionid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope.Bob King