February 4 - "Astronomy as a Hobby: Steps to Better Enjoyment" at Schuler Books (2660 28th St. SE), 1.00pm - 2.30pm. {flyer}

"What Can I See? How do I Find It?"
Recommended guide books, star charts
and online resources to aid your sky search

A telescope clinic follows each session. Bring in your personal telescope for inspection, alignment and tips for successful observing.

February 18 - Monthly meeting at Schuler Books (2660 28th St. SE), beginning at 7:00pm. The program will be...

"Canvas of the Sky"
presented by Terry Hancock, Down Under Observatory

Terry will illustrate his passion with a description of equipment and processing techniques used and the stunning visual results of that effort. Terry did his early work from a backyard observatory in Australia and more recently here in Michigan as a member of the Newaygo Dark Sky Observers. He is constantly striving for greater perfection, and shares his work at Down Under Observatory and at Flickr.com.

Check it out beforehand and you surely will not want to miss this presentation.

All members and guests are welcome. Following the meeting there will be social time in the bookstore's "Chapbook Cafe."

February 25 - "Astronomy as a Hobby: Steps to Better Enjoyment" at Schuler Books (2660 28th St. SE), 1.00pm - 2.30pm. {flyer}

"How do I Use My Telescope?"
Sometimes confusing information found in instruction books or field guides is clarified.

A telescope clinic follows each session. Bring in your personal telescope for inspection, alignment and tips for successful observing.

March 17 - Monthly meeting at Schuler Books (2660 28th St. SE), beginning at 7:00pm. The program will be...

"The Search for Gravitational Waves"
presented by Dale Partin, Warren Astronomical Society

All members and guests are welcome. Following the meeting there will be social time in the bookstore's "Chapbook Cafe."

March 24 - "Astronomy as a Hobby: Steps to Better Enjoyment" at Schuler Books (2660 28th St. SE), 1.00pm - 2.30pm. {flyer}

"How Do I Take Sky Pictures?"
Expert astrophotographers tell you how, from first steps to stunning success.

A telescope clinic follows each session. Bring in your personal telescope for inspection, alignment and tips for successful observing.

March 27 - Tuesday Night with Mars. Public viewing of Mars and available telescopic objects at the GR Public Museum, from 8:30 - 10.00 pm provided the sky is clear.