The Albuquerque Astronomical Society

Since 1959, The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) has been viewing New Mexico's night sky and sharing its features through public education. For information about activities or learning about membership, explore this page or contact us at 505-254-TAAS (254-8227). P.O. Box 50581, Albuquerque, NM - USA 87181-0581

TAAS Monthly Meeting

The February TAAS general meeting talk given by Barry Spletzer Saturday night at Regner Hall UNM campus was insightful, humorous and intellectually stimulating. Who would have thought that the AU unit of measurement would have such an interesting history?

Preceding Barry's presentation, Dave Pitonzo made the complex subject of the astronomical "lat/lon" equivalents, "dec/RA" so much more understandable for all of us. Dave returns at the April general meeting for another enlightened explanation.

The next TAAS meeting is March 27th. Details are forthcoming!

REQUESTING A SCHOOL STAR PARTY?

Scheduling of TAAS star parties for the following school year will be set by the end of March.
For further information or making a formal star party request for your school, please send email to
education_coord@taas.org
by March 15th, 2010 for all Star Parties during the 2010-2011 school year.
Please include school and contact information, approximate dates of interest and category of star party.
Thank You
TAAS Education Coordinator
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Monthly Observing Challenge

Each month various objects are presented for observing by TAAS members.
At the beginning of each monthly general membership meeting, TAAS members will be asked to report their observing experiences.
TAAS members are encouraged to report their observing progress prior to the meeting on the TAAS-L.
TAAS members are encouraged to suggest objects for observing to TAAS@taas.org.
Monthly Challenge

The TAAS Store

The TAAS store enables TAAS members to purchase merchandise that displays the TAAS logo. This enablesTAAS members to show their support of TAAS and of astronomy.
TAAS shirts, hats and jackets
TAAS license plates
TAAS screen savers

TAAS Mentorship Program

People new to astronomy can learn from individual instruction. The TAAS Fabulous 50 list of night sky objects will be used. Free home use of TAAS telescopes.