Come out and see the stars through telescopes provided by the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois and learn how to use the new Library Loan telescope available at the library. Viewing will be from 7:30 pm until 8:30 pm.
Public Viewing at Alto Vineyards Friday March 22
Come out and join us for an evening under the stars at Alto Vineyards from 6 pm until 9 pm. Visit with friends and meet new ones, have a glass of wine and enjoy the view through telescopes provided by the members of AASI. The weather looks to be clear and in the 40’s so dress appropriately!
December 10th Monthy Meeting: Eclipses to Exoplanets
Join us at our December meeting and hear Bob Baer talk about how the Citizen CATE Experiment has evolved into helping document Exoplanets, planets of other stars. This will be the talk Bob gave on November 30th in the Physics department.
Observe the Moon Event Canceled
Due to the weather forecast, the viewing at Alto Vineyards on October 19th is canceled. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and the Alto Vineyards Facebook page for updates on when this is rescheduled.
Adler Planetarium Galaxy Ride
Join us tonight at St. Nicholas Brewery in Du Quoin tonight. (October 4, 6:30 pm) It will be a good time to learn more about space and even touch a real piece of the Moon! Galaxy Ride Rocks!!
Adler Galaxy Ride is Back
The Adler Planetarium’s Galaxy Ride team will be back in southern Illinois next week. See the following link for more information.
AASI will be assisting them with a public viewing Saturday October 6th at Big Muddy Brewery. Come out and join us!
https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/events/galaxy-ride-2018-oct-2-6/
Mars Opposition Special Viewing Event
Some information for the Mars Opposition event. The easiest way to find the site is to enter the GPS coordinates into google maps. The entrance off Chautauqua road will have one of the two new Astronomy Observation Area banners posted at it. Public parking is noted on the map inset included below. So far, 3 of the 10 telescope pads have been spoken for so that leaves plenty of room for additional club members and general public to setup on a pad. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs / blankets to the event and bug spray this time of year is a must. There will be a porta potty at the site, but no other facilities or vending. Personal coolers are allowed. 
Public Viewing at Giant City
Tonight, July 20th we have a public viewing scheduled for Giant City Visitors center at about 8pm. This is,of course, weather permitting. I am hoping for clear skys and a good crowd. Keep your fingers crossed!
Monthly Meeting Tonight
Tonight, July 9th, is our regular monthly meeting. I have a lot to talk about tonight, many upcoming opportunities for outreach.
Happy Anniversary / Birthday to AASI
Today starts our 21 st year! A lot has happened over the years and I will try to share some history of the club and talk about our plans for the future. Stay tuned!
Harry