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The TriState Astronomers is a group of amateur astronomers from the area surrounding Hagerstown, MD. & Washington County. Since 1985, we enjoy sharing the ageless wonders of the night sky. About Us!
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Impressive photo of the Moon by Steve Berte.
ISO 80; f2.8; 1/60s; lens FL equiv = 60mm;
mounted afocally on 25mm eyepiece.

Public Perseid Meteor Shower Observing
Antietam National Battlefield Vistor Center, Sharpsburg, MD. Starting 9 pm the night of August 12 into the morning hours of August 13, 2010.
There will be no telescope observing, just bring blankets and/or lawn chairs to observe this event. This year should be a good one for the Perseids, since their peak will near a new moon, providing dark skies
for  observers. 

International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) Public Star Party Antietam National Battlefield Vistor Center, Sharpsburg, MD.
Saturday, September 18, 2010. 7pm - 11pm. Setup 6pm. More!

August Grillin' & Gazin'

Next Meeting at The Wm. Brish Planetarium - September 15, 2010
at 7:30 pm.
Elizabeth Warner will discuss the EPOXI mission. FREE and open to the public. More


Some nice sky photos by Bill Ryan. He used ASA 3200 F4 for 20 to
30 seconds


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