The New Mexico Museum of Space History Amateur Astronomers Group is located in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The majority of our members are from South Central New Mexico. We are comprised of amateur astronomers with a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Some of us are members of the New Mexico Museum of Space History Foundations and official volunteers and/or employees of the New Mexico Museum. Other members are just friends of the New Mexico Museum of Space History. The membership ranges from beginners to highly advanced individuals conducting scientific research. We welcome everyone, especially families and youngsters. No child is too young to join. Best of all membership is FREE!


CURRENT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
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Amateur Astronomers Group of the Museum of Space History


Schedule of Night Sky Programs 2008

Program Name: Celestial Cycles: Summer Solstice
Month: June Date(s): 21st Time: 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Learn about celestial cycles and how early cultures used the night sky to time their daily lives. View the stars and constellations in the dark skies over Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Bring red-lens flashlights and binoculars if you wish.
For information call: 575-437-8284.


Program Name: A Planetary Light Show
Month: July Date(s): 5th Time: 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group of the New Mexico Museum of Space History will be sponsoring a planetary light show as the Moon, Mars, and Saturn approach a conjunction, while Jupiter reaches opposition in Sagittarius. Major constellations like Uras Major, Bootes and Leo will also be viewed.
For information call: 575-437-8284.


Program Name: Reach for the Stars Event
Month: August Date(s): 29th & 30th Time: to be announced Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group of the New Mexico Museum of Space History will be sponsoring two day astronomy event. A full schedule of activities will be announced.
For information call: 575-437-8284.


Program Name: Sagittarius, Jupiter and the Milky Way
Month: September Date(s): 20th Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Join the Amateur Astronomers Group of the New Mexico Museum of Space History as they sponsor an evening under the stars. View Jupiter in the constellation Sagittarius. See the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way, rise like steam from the Sagittarius "Teapot".
For information call: 575-437-8284.


Program Name: Venus and Diana
Month: November Date(s): 1st Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Join the Amateur Astronomers Group of the New Mexico Museum of Space History after the sunset for two celestial beauties as they appear in conjunction, Venus and the Moon. Tour the fall constellations in the dark sky over Oliver Lee State Park. Come early and enjoy a Dog Canyon Sunset.
For information call: 575-437-8284.


Program Name: The Perseus Story Cycle.
Month: November Date(s): 22nd Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Join the Amateur Astronomers Group of the New Mexico Museum of Space History for tales from the night sky: The Perseus Story Cycle. The constellations Cepheus, Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Perseus, Pegasus and Cetus linked Greek cultures together and created the plot line for movie "Clash of the Titans".
For information call: 575-437-8284.

Program Name: Celestial Cycles: Winter Solstice
Month: December Date(s): 20th Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Group Shelter Description: Enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Learn about celestial cycles and how early cultures used the night sky to time their daily lives. View the stars and constellations in the dark skies over Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Bring red-lens flashlights and binoculars if you wish.
For information call: 575-437-8284.