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NSA November Monthly Club Meeting | In-Person Only
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In-Person Meeting Only: CLUB SWAP MEET
Location Info
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
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N/A
NSA December Monthly Club Meeting | Hybrid (in-person and on Zoom)
Presentation Info
Speaker: Beth Mund.
Club Officer Elections following Beth's presentation.
Location Info
Barrington Area Library
Zoom Info
NSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Time: Dec 13, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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NSA October Monthly Club Meeting | Hybrid (in-person and on Zoom)
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Topic: Wonders of Webb: Exploring the Universe with JWST. Speaker: Jim Kovac
Following the successful launch and deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have explored new vistas and aspects of the Universe made possible with this remarkable instrument. Join us as Jim Kovac takes us on an exploration with a new eye on the Universe.
Location Info
Barrington Area Library - Meeting Room B (First Floor)
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NSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Time: Oct 18, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 849 9564 3111
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CANCELLED: Marengo Ridge PUBLIC Observing (Rain Date)
Event has been cancelled due to weather.
People may start arriving by 7pm.
Lock Code: 6010
CANCELLED: Marengo Ridge PUBLIC Observing
Event has been cancelled due to weather.
People may start arriving by 7pm.
Lock Code: 6010
Afton PUBLIC Observing (Rain Date)
People may start arriving around 7pm.
No Lock Codes for this site.
Location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Afton+Forest+Preserve/@41.8302217,-88.7336384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x880ed38b53ce080b:0x85246be4e9f4a9b8!8m2!3d41.8302177!4d-88.7314497
Afton PUBLIC Observing
People may start arriving around 7pm.
No Lock Codes for this site.
Location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Afton+Forest+Preserve/@41.8302217,-88.7336384,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x880ed38b53ce080b:0x85246be4e9f4a9b8!8m2!3d41.8302177!4d-88.7314497
Solar Observing Public Event at Crabtree Nature Center
NO lock codes needed. Report to 3rd lot east of walking entrance.
NSA September Monthly Club Meeting | Hybrid (in-person and on Zoom)
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Topic: Positioning Systems of Professional Telescopes. Speaker: Kevin Kaufenberg
Description: As one of the most key components of motion systems that move large telescopes in a very controlled, accurate manner, optical encoders are highly engineered measurement feedback mechanisms. This presentation details these opto-mechanical devices and how they are used in the world of telescopes.
Location Info
Harper College - Avante Building Z, Room Z-119
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NSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Time: Sep 20, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Yerkes Lunar Eclipse Public Event
Yerkes Observatory is hosting a special Lunar Eclipse open house on Tuesday, September 17 from 8pm – 10pm! Northwest Suburban Astronomers will be providing telescopes to observe the lunar eclipse if the weather is clear. There will be family activities, presentations from Yerkes astronomers, food for purchase from local vendors, and more for your family to enjoy.
The open house will take place rain or shine. This does not include use of telescopes within the building. Reservations are required, and tickets can be purchased on our ticketing website. Tickets for this event cost $5 per child and $10 for adults and are available online only. There will not be parking onsite at the Observatory. Ticket holders must park at Williams Bay School and board an accessible trolley that will run a continuous shuttle between the school and observatory during the Open House.
Visit the Yerkes Observatory website to see the full schedule and event times.
To reserve tickets, click here to go to our ticketing website!
Pleasant Valley PUBLIC Observing (Rain date)
People may start arriving around 7pm.
Lock Code: 1050
NSA August Monthly Club Meeting | Hybrid (in-person and on Zoom)
Presentation Info
Speaker: Steven D. Kawaler
Topic: Sounding stars while hunting for planets with Kepler and TESS!
NASA has invested heavily in spacecraft that can hunt for planets around other stars (in particular with Kepler and TESS). These instruments also enable us to probe the subtle vibrations of the stars themselves – star quakes – that can reveal their internal structure via a technique known as asteroseismology. Through asteroseismology we can accurately measure the masses, ages, and radii of the stars – properties that are needed to specify the dimensions of their planets. In addition, the data provide an exquisite record of the behavior of an enormous variety of stars, including some wild variations in otherwise well-behaved white dwarfs. In this talk I’ll discuss the contributions that asteroseismology has been able to make to exoplanet and stellar studies using the remarkable data from Kepler and TESS.
Location Info
Barrington Area Library - Meeting Room A (first floor)
Zoom Info
NSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Time: Aug 16, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Wildcat Star Party 2024
Join us from August 2-11 for our annual star party!
Join the Northwest Suburban Astronomers on their annual trip to Wildcat Mountain State Park in Ontario, Wisconsin, where the dark, clear skies offer a perfect setting for observing celestial wonders. Located amidst stunning natural beauty, this park provides an exceptional viewing site. You can see the Milkyway with your own eyes, stretching from horizon to horizon. Park staff have prepared a designated field for setting up telescopes, offering unobstructed southern views of planets, galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, and occasional auroral displays under ideal conditions.
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NSA July Monthly Club Meeting | Hybrid (in-person and on Zoom)
Presentation Info
Speaker: Michael Solontoi, PhD., Associate Professor of Physics, Coordinating Advisor, Midwest Journal of Undergraduate Research, Monmouth College.
Location Info
Barrington Area Library - Meeting Room A (first floor)
Zoom Info
Join us as Michael Solontoi, an Associate Professor of Physics at Monmouth College, presents on the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a brand-new astronomical facility on top of Cerro Pachón ridge in Chile scheduled to begin the ten-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) in 2025.
Time: Jul 19, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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NSA June Monthly Club Meeting | Hybrid (in-person and on Zoom)
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Artificial Intelligence in Astronomy
Join us for an illuminating presentation from Dale Dellutri on the fascinating intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Astronomy! Our speaker will guide you through the latest developments in using AI to analyze and interpret astronomical data. You'll learn about cutting-edge techniques for identifying and classifying celestial objects, as well as ways that AI is helping astronomers to make new discoveries and push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or simply curious about the latest advances in technology and science, this presentation is not to be missed. Come and discover the incredible possibilities that arise when the power of AI meets the mysteries of the cosmos. Join us for "Artificial Intelligence in Astronomy" and witness the future of space exploration!
Location Info
Harper College, Room Z117
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NSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Time: Jun 21, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 810 7712 3396
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NSA May Monthly Club Meeting | Virtual Only (Zoom)
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NSA Brag Night - Astro Image and Photography Showcase
Join us for our “NSA Image Showcase Event” where NSA Club Members showcase their astro and photography talents with images from the Fall, Winter and early Spring seasons. Interest in imaging continues to grow across our club membership and we anticipate seeing some great images, the equipment that was used and learning about these beautiful celestial objects! Come join us and be amazed at the level of images amateur astronomers can capture with today’s technology and equipment - from DSLR’s to high-end telescopes and optics.
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Topic: NSA Brag Night - Astro Image and Photography Showcase
Time: May 24, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Astronomy Day
Astronomy Day 2024
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Program Information
6:00 to 8:00PM
(30 Minute Sessions)
Room Z128 - Craft Projects for Children
Kathy Maynard, Northwest Suburban Astronomers
9:00pm-10:30pm
Weather Permitting
Karl Henize Observatory – Building O: Open observing of the nighttime sky
6:00PM
Room Z102 – DART, Hera, and Planetary Protection
Kevin Cole, Harper College Associate Professor of Geology/Astronomy
With the success of NASA's DART Mission, we will look at what Planetary Protection is and what more we can learn about diverting asteroids with the upcoming ESA Hera mission to Dimorphos and the new NEO Surveyor Mission.
Room Z117 – Can We Have a Global Space Program?
Dean Mikolajczyk, Midwest Astronomy and Space Society
Today we see the development of numerous space programs throughout the world. In addition to the U.S. Russia, and China, there's also Japan, Brazil, UAE, India, and others all of whom are sending probes into the solar system. Can we combine all our national resources into one global space program? Join us for an interesting discussion.
7:00PM
Room Z102 – Our Beautiful Blue Planet Earth
Robert Karas, Northwest Suburban Astronomers
The program presents the origin of our planet from primordial gas clouds, the structure of Earth, the origin of life on Earth, the extinction of past dinosaurs, and the naturally occurring changes that take place over time.
Room Z117 – The Mathematics of Intelligence
Jeff Schmitz, Harper College Adjunct Professor
How might we define life in a way that is independent of biology and chemistry? To recognize a signal from intelligent life we need to understand intelligence and communication. Both "intelligence" and "life" could be "functions" which might be used to develop practical procedures to identify life and intelligence.
Room Z119 – Evolution of Planetary Cartography
Jackie Cooney, Harper College Adjunct Professor
We will be exploring the rocky planets through the maps created by different people for different purposes. Follow along as we look at the increasing complexity and usefulness of different mapping capabilities as data from satellites become more sensitive and widely available to the public.
8:00PM
Room Z102 – Extreme Exoplanets part 2
Jim Kovac, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador
As the catalog of confirmed exoplanets has grown, astronomers have recognized the wide range of projected environmental characteristics that render these worlds truly unique and challenging for life as we know it. Join the continuing exploration as we examine bizarre exoplanets that differ significantly from our home world.
Room Z117 – Astro Tourism: A Meridian Line in a Church in Rome
Dale Deluttri, Skokie Valley Astronomers
When my wife and I traveled to Rome, we happened upon an astronomical item in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels and Martyrs: a 300-year-old meridian line. This presentation describes the meridian line and how it was used to determine the exact length of the year and to compute the date for Easter Sunday
NSA April Monthly Club Meeting | Hybrid (in-person and on Zoom)
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Secrets of the Quasars
Join us as Shane Louis Larson, Research Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University, Associate Director, Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) talks to us about quasars, the brightest, most distant energetic objects known: their lives, their connections to black holes, and the things that still mystified us!
Location Info
Harper College
Building Z - Avante, Room Z119
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Topic: Secrets of the Quasars
Time: Apr 26, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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