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John Parejko from the Lynch Observatory (Drexel University) will be our guest presenter for our next meeting night Wednesday, May 14, 2008.  In June we will premier the software for observatory volunteers that will assist those operating the Bloom Observatory.  To prepare, we thought it might be wise to find out what other public observatories have, what they do, and any accomplishments/ projects they are involved with.  John is also well studied in quasars and black holes and will update our understanding of these fascinating celestial objects.  ~~ Our student lesson will be conducted by  Mr. Terry Underkoffler (Methacton School District - Web Technology Specialist.)  Mr. Underkoffler will guide us as to how one can set up a personal Google home page with RSS feeds and astronomy widgets.   What's a widget?  Your invited to our meeting to find out!

May Newsletter now available on line.  Download here or at top of page in the RAS banner.

Our following meeting:  June 11, 2008
Open to the Public, Students Welcome!
Philadelphia University Project Report
Students from the Graduate Program Of Instructional Design
Philadelphia University

Students from Philadelphia University have been working with RAS and the Bloom Observatory to develop a training aid for those interested in volunteering to operate the Bloom Observatory Zeiss Telescope.  Two semesters of challenging work have rewarded us with an amazing project.  Students will be on hand to demonstrate the software and speak on some of the challenges involved to create it.  We gratefully thank these students for committing their time and effort of their Master Degree project to the benefit of the astronomical community at The Franklin.

Interested in being an active Amateur Astronomer? Contact Derrick Pitts at the Franklin Institute to see how you can volunteer.  We are developing training materials for the observatory in the operation of the newly refurbished historic Zeiss telescope.  Now is an excelling time to step forward. Members of surrounding astronomy organizations are welcome and encouraged also.  The Bloom Observatory is a resource for the entire Delaware Valley Area and beyond.  

Did you miss Sky Talk on WHYY 91.0 FM Radio (just after the morning news at 6:30 & 8:30 AM) this past Monday?  Our menu bar (on left) now directly links to this weeks presentation, please listen in!  Other  past presentations listed here.

                                                         

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The Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society annual conference this year is in Schenectady New York at the Suits-Bueche Planetarium.  Planetarium lecturers, educators and directors welcome this May 14, 15, 16, 17.

2008 Spitz Digital Institute  July 28 - August 1
July 28, 29 --Starry Night for Educators: astronomy and science teachers invited.
July 30, 31, August 1 --Planetarium Productions and Presentation Workshop: planetarium directors, educators, operators invited.   Contact: Joyce Towne 610-459-5200x126 for more details.

Astronomy Day at The Franklin 2008

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