THE OLYMPIC ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

Our Next Meeting Is

JULY 6TH,  2009

OLYMPIC COLLEGE

ROOM ART 103

7:30 P.M.

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GOLD MOUNTAIN OBSERVATORY CENTER

(GOMAC)

 SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH, 2009

MEET ABOUT 10:00 P.M.

(see link a bottom for GOMAC Website and directions)

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OAS MEMBERS' ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC

JULY 12TH, 2009

2:00 P.M. @ SKYKES' RESIDENCE

(see monthly newsletter for directions)

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JULY 25TH, 2009

HURRICANE RIDGE STAR PARTY

8:00 P.M.

WEATHER PERMITTING!!!

(return to this website on July 25th to see if the star party will still be held)

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TABLE MOUNTAIN STAR PARYT

JULY 23-25, 2009

(see Table Mountain link below for website)

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FALL CAMP DELANY (SEPT. 17-20) REGISTRATION FORM IS READY!  SEE LINK BELOW

 

Click here for map of Olympic College

 

                                    



 
What we are about: The Olympic Astronomical Society (O.A.S.) is comprised of ordinary, everyday people, (well, maybe some are not so ordinary) who have interests ranging from the very technical to just plain old-fashioned star gazing.  You do not need a telescope or binoculars to be a member.  All that is required is a fascination with the night sky and a thirst to learn more about the wonders of our Universe. Our membership is comprised of the very young to the very mature and experienced.  All of our events and outings are oriented toward the family.  Check out specific information below, or Email us for further information.

  • Links to Astronomy Related Sites


    ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETIES

    SEATTLE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

    EVERETT ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

    TACOMA ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

    EASTSIDE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY (Bellevue)

    BATTLE POINT ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION (Bainbridge Island)

    MARS SOCIETY

    ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC

    THE ASTRONOMICAL LEAGUE

    OREGON STAR PARTY

    TABLE MOUNTAIN STAR PARTY

     

    ASTRONOMICAL RESOURCES*

    ASTRONOMY MAGAZINE (KALMBACK PUBLISHING)

    SKY & TELESCOPE MAGAZINE

    ANACORTES TELESCOPE & WILD BIRD

    LUNAR & PLANETARY INSTITUTE

    ASTRONOMY DAILY

    SPACE WEATHER

    MEADE INSTRUMENTS

    ORION TELESCOPES

    NIGHT SKY NETWORK

    SKY WATCH ASTRONOMY NEWS

    INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY ASSOCIATION

    ASTRONOMY PICTURE OF THE DAY

    MESSIER OBJECTS

    CELESTRON TELESCOPES

    *OAS DOES NOT ENDORSE THE PRODUCTS FROM THE ABOVE VENDORS.  WEB LINKS ARE GIVE FOR RESOURCE INFORMATION ONLY

    ASTRONOMICAL RELATED LINKS

    MARS GLOBAL SURVEYOR

    MARS PHOENIX LANDER

    MARS EXPLORATION ROVERS

    CASSINI-HUYGENS (Saturn)

    MESSENGER (Mecury)

    STARDUST (Comet Wild 2)

    DEEP IMPACT (Comet Temple 1)

    GALILEO (Jupiter)

    MARS PATHFINDER

    NEW HORIZONS (Pluto)

    MAGELLAN (Venus)

     

    AMATEUR ASTRONOMER WEB SITES

    MEL BARTEL'S ASTRONOMICAL SITE

    GREG MUELLER'S OBSERVATORY

    GOLD MOUNTAIN OBSERVATORY CENTER






     
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