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 with their astronomy events and other local outreach opportunities. 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
and the
Amateur Astronomers Group


Schedule of Night Sky Programs 2010

Program Name: Jupiter in Pisces. / Beginners Scope Workshop
Month: October Date(s): 17th Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will sponsor an evening under the stars. Jupiter is at its closest approach to earth in the constellation Pisces, so views of it should be good. Come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. We are also having a beginner's scope workshop to help all new owner's of telescopes and anyone who might need a little more help. We will beign the workshop around 5:00pm. For information call: 575-437-8284.


Program Name: Celestial Cycles: the Samhain Quarter Cross.
Month: November Date(s): 6th Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: 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. Dress warmly, come early and enjoy a beautiful Dog Canyon Sunset. For information call: 575-437-8284.


Program Name: The Beaver Moon.
Month: November Date(s): 20th Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Watch the moonrise over the Sacramento escarpment. The Beaver Moon takes its name from the Algonquin names for the months. Dress warmly, arrive early and enjoy stories about the moon. For information call: 575-437-8284.


Program Name: Celestial Cycles: Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse.
Month: December Date(s): 20th Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 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. The Group Shelter will remain open for those visitors who would like to stay up and view the Lunar Eclipse. Camping space at the Group Shelter is limited, pre-registration for camping is required. For information call: 575-437-8284.




OTHER EVENTS

in south-central New Mexico
with the
Amateur Astronomers Group


Schedule of Programs 2010

Program Name: Solar Viewing
When: 2nd Saturday of the Month: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Alameda Park (South end)
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group sponsors safe solar viewing through white light and hydrogen-alpha telescopes. View sunspots and solar prominences.


Program Name: Tularosa Public Library Star Party
Month: TBD: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Tularosa Community Center
Description: The Tularosa Public Library will be sponsoring tour of the nightime sky. See galaxies, star clusters and nebulas. To be scheduled in the Fall 2010.


Keep watching for a Scope Orientation Progam early next year!