May 7, 2014 Learn about amateur astronomy on Friday

Anonymous Gloucester Daily Times The Gloucester Daily Times Wed May 07, 2014, 12:00 AM EDT

Stars, speakers, telescopes and treats all will be on the agenda Friday when the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club hosts its annual Welcome to Amateur Astronomy Night meeting.

The event is Friday, May 9, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan St. in Lanesville.

Well be all set up for everyone who wants to learn more about the hobby, said club member Michael Deneen. Well have all kinds of telescopes and equipment set up for everyone to look at, and well explain everything you ever wanted to know about amateur astronomy and about the sky over your head.

There will be six different speakers, with 10-minute presentations on everything from Why are we doing this to Were made of stardust, to How different kinds of telescopes work.

Deneen said there will be decaffienated coffee and home-made baked goods, and that there are no dues or fees to attend this or any of the clubs meeting.

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Learn about amateur astronomy on Friday