The Albuquerque Astronomical Society often hosts star parties at public sites, schools, remote locations and its own observatory, taking advantage of the state's night skies.
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society will be hosting a star party at Chaco Canyon — an International Dark Sky Park — on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday Sept. 28.
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society often hosts star parties at public sites, schools, remote locations and its own observatory, taking advantage of the state's night skies.
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The Albuquerque Astronomical Society will be hosting a star party at Chaco Canyon — an International Dark Sky Park — on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday Sept. 28.
Founded in 1959, TAAS boasts more than 700 members and is considered to be one of the largest and most active astronomy clubs in the country.
Mark Goodman’s interest in astronomy dates back to a Christmas morning many years ago, when he found a telescope under the tree.
“It was a department store telescope — nothing fancy, small refractor. And I took it out, put it together, took it out on our driveway and found Saturn,†he said. “And (after) my first view of Saturn through that telescope, I was hooked.
Looking for stars in your area? The Albuquerque Astronomical Society brings a love of astronomy to the state's night skies
Founded in 1959, TAAS boasts more than 700 members and is considered to be one of the largest and most active astronomy clubs in the country.
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society will be hosting a star party at Chaco Canyon — an International Dark Sky Park — on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday Sept. 28.
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society often hosts star parties at public sites, schools, remote locations and its own observatory, taking advantage of the state's night skies.
