Amarillo Astronomy Club
The Amarillo Astronomy Club (based in Amarillo, Texas) was founded in 1981 and currently has about 45 members. Membership is open to anyone age 16 or older with a genuine interest in astronomy. Most club members own telescopes or binoculars, but ownership is not necessary to be in the club. A one-year membership is $15 per family. Members receive a monthly club newsletter and the quarterly newsletter of the Astronomical League (Reflector). The club meets once a month, usually at the Don Harrington Discovery Center, from September through May. Meetings are held on the Friday closest to the full moon and begin at 7:30 PM. The first part of the meeting is normally a program pertaining to astronomy.
Other activities include an annual Christmas party and a picnic at Buffalo Lake in August. Sometimes there is a picnic on the Fourth of July as well. The club has an observing site on private property about 17 miles south of Claude, TX. At least one observing session a month is scheduled at this site. If the weather permits, additional sessions are often held. The club’s other activities have included the design, building, and modification of telescopes. There have also been classes on mirror grinding.
For more information, please visit http://aacstars.org