THE Tallahassee Astronomical Society (TAS),
located in
Tallahassee (capitol
of the state of
Florida) in the USA, is a group of friendly people who have a common
interest in astronomy and wish to share that interest with the general public. You
are invited to our
meetings and
events. No equipment is needed. Call a TAS
officer for more
information. (All monthly
meetings are
free!)
(See our information
page for our statement of purpose and other information.)
Our web site provides details on our organization, events, membership,
etc., and provides links
to some useful astronomical and space sciences sites including a list of other astronomy
clubs. (Click on above links.)
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"...share the joyous experience of viewing the starry sky with others."
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Solar Observing at the 2006 Astronomy Day |
Recent news
Over 30 people showed up for a great flyover by the International Space Station. Folks also got to see the Moon and Jupiter. WCTV came out and recorded the event.
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It was a day full of viewing beginning with TAS' hydrogen-alpha scope to view the Sun. After a PowerPoint presentation on the solstice in the Mission's theatre, TAS members wowed the crowd with views of Venus, Jupiter and other stellar images. Folks were also treated to a flyover by the
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Over 100 participated in the Friends of Florida Caverns star party Saturday night. A group of 20 from FSU's International Studies came out and had lots of questions. A great time was had by all. Thanks to TAS members Bill S, Bill T, Gene, Bob, Ed, Joe, Tristan, and Ken.
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Over 200 visitors attended the Maclay Gardens star party as part of "Astronomy Day." TAS entertained the crowd with a planetary walk and PowerPoint presentation while waiting for the sky to darken. Then folks could see a number of deep sky objects through one of TAS' six telecopes including one
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Once again, the FSU Flying Circus of Physics attracted large crowds. Hundreds of visitors came and viewed the Sun through one of TAS' three, count them, three solar scopes. This was one of many events TAS participated in for "Astronomy Day." A big "THANK YOU" to TAS volunteers, Barry, Ken,
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