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The Cleveland County Astronomical Society (CCAS) will host the 21st annual Regional Meeting of Amateur Astronomers on Saturday, January 26th, 2013 at the Tucker Student Center at Gardner-Webb University. This free event opens at 8:00 AM with the program beginning at 9:00 AM and ending at 5:00 PM. The event will feature speakers, astrophotography displays and contest, swap tables, prize drawings, fellowship with amateur and professional astronomers from the region, and a chance to find out about local events and facilities. As well, there will be Solar observing, weather permitting.
2013 Speakers
Dr. Ray Jayawardhanna - Strange New Worlds: The Search for Alien Planets and Life Beyond Our Solar System.
Tom English - M.S. - Documenting the New Astronomy
Brad Panovich, Chief Meteorologist WCNC-TV NBC, Charlotte, NC - Meteorology Related to Astronomy.
Hap Griffin - Construction and images of the Mac-Hunter Observing Facility and the Imaging Infinity Observatory.
Joe Heafner, M.S. - TBA
This year’s gathering will again feature an astrophotography and astronomical art contest. Entries may be film, digital, or drawing and awards will be given in several categories.
Anyone with an interest in astronomy is welcome to attend all or part of this annual meeting. Beginners of all ages are especially urged to come and ask questions of more experienced amateurs. This meeting has always been an informal exchange between old regional friends from astronomy clubs from the Piedmont, NC and beyond. Admission is free.
The CCAS holds monthly club meetings at the Williams Observatory at Gardner-Webb University on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M. Contact Don Brooks for more information: Don Brooks, President, baobservatory@gmail.com, 704-622-1566 (Cell) or 864-839-9424 (Home). http://www.ccastro.orgDr. Ray Jayawardhanna
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