The 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. Our group primarily supports Oliver Lee State Park and the New Mexico Museum of Space History with their astronomy events along with other local outreach
opportunities. The group actively supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education activities in southern New Mexico and west Texas. The membership ranges from beginners to highly advanced individuals conducting scientific research. We welcome everyone, especially families and youngsters. Telescopes
NOT required. Best of all membership is FREE! |
CURRENT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Schedule of Night Sky Programs 2018For information call: 575-437-8284 |
Program Name: The First Quarter Moon
Date(s): September 15, 2018 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Meet at Group Shelter
Description: Our nearest celestial neighbor will be highlighted this month. The Sea of Tranquility and the Sea of Serenity will be along the terminator on the Moon and learn how the features got their names. These areas are the landing spots for the Surveyor 5, Apollo 11, Apollo 17 and Luna 21 missions. Venus, Jupiter, Mars and the Moon will trace out an imaginary line called the ecliptic across the sky bisecting the Milky Way.
For information call: 575-437-8284
Program Name: The Milky Way
Date(s): October 6, 2018 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Meet at Group Shelter
Description: Oliver Lee Memorial State Park and the Amateur Astronomers Group host a star party highlighting the early fall evening sky. The Milky Way and the constellations of the Summer Triangle reign supreme. Ever wonder why our galaxy is called the Milky Way? Learn why the Milky Way that we do see represents only a small portion of our galaxy. Dress warmly come early and witness a beautiful Dog Canyon sunset.
For information call: 575-437-8284
Program Name: Queen Cassiopeia
Date(s): November 10, 2018 Time: 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Meet at Group Shelter
Description: The AAG will be hosting a tour of the northern constellation Cassiopeia. In Greek mythology, Cassiopeia was the queen of Aethiopia who boasted about her unrivaled beauty and how Jupiter punished her by placing her in the sky. Learn about Cassiopeia's daughter Andromeda and see our large neighboring galaxy by the same name. See several colorful double stars along with the lovely Double Cluster. Dress warmly and come early to see a beautiful Dog Canyon sunset with a slim waxing Moon setting in our western sky. For information call 575-437-8284.
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