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Notice
of Monthly Meeting
The Monthly Meeting of the Johannesburg Centre of the Astronomical
Society will be held in the Sir Herbert Baker Library, 18a Gill Street, Observatory, on Wednesday, 9th
of June, 2004 at 20:00.
Topic:
Archeo-Astronomy
of the Ancient Mayans.
By:
Dave
Gordon |
Beginners
Class
The
topic that Jerome will tackle at the next Beginners' Class
(prior to the main ASSA meeting) is:
"Coordinate
Systems in Astronomy"
Call
Jerome
on 072 447 2588
or 011 465 3402
or email me on
jjooste@mgee.co.za
or ena@mgee.co.za for info concerning
the beginners class.
Telescope Making Classes
Would you like to make your own telescope?…or finish off a
partially completed one?
Well your opportunity has arrived (once again). Join the Telescope Making
Class being held under the guidance of Brian, Evan and Chris. Contact
Chris on (011) 763-3301 or email cstewart@alcatel.altech.co.za
if you are interested.
ASSA Lists
ASSA
Jo'burg Centre:-
To
subscribe to the new ASSA announcs list, send a blank mail to:
assajhb_subscribe@yahoogroups.com
You will receive instructions by return mail. ASSA Jo’burg centre members are strongly advised to
subscribe to this list to receive late-breaking announcements ( e.g. venue
changes for meetings ).
Amateur
Telescope Making:-
assaatm_subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Imaging:-
assaimaging_subscribe@yahoogroups.com
and finally, a periodic digest of general news relating to astronomy and space
exploration
Zastro_subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Public Viewing ( weather permitting
)
Public viewing nights are held subject to suitable weather
conditions on the Friday nearest First Quarter, and are held at the Old
Republic Observatory, 18a Gill Street, Observatory, Johannesburg. Starting time
around 19:30. See the ASSA event calendar for the
proposed viewing dates. Please check with
Constant on 717-1379 or email- tabbie@icon.co.za to ensure that viewing IS
taking place on the specified evening.
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