Club Meetings:
We meet at the Mallard Lodge in Smyrna, Delaware on the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9 PM. in the months September through June
Directions: Rt. 13 take Rt. 6 in Smyrna heading East, at Rt. 9 turn left, the lodge is a short distance on the right. See our home page for complete directions.
The normal meeting format includes discussion of club activities, observing high lights, constellation and deep sky object of the month, an advertised presentation and possible guest speakers. We welcome the public to our meetings and are open to suggestions for topics and guest speakers.
Club Observing:
Observing is (usually) scheduled for the Friday and Saturday nearest the New Moon to maximize the observing hours during complete darkness. During the summer months when the park is open the observing site will be at the baseball field in the camping area at Tuckahoe State Park. In the winter we observe at the Equestrian center. Observing at Tuckahoe is limited to members of the Delmarva Stargazers only. This is a park mandate to protect both us and the park with a limited guard force. The observing area must be left in the condition it was found, any unusual circumstances, damage or activity should be reported to the park rangers and the club president. Check the Delmarva Stargazers Yahoo Group for observing plans. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/delmarvastargazers/. The Rangers must be notified of our expected presence 24 hours in advance. The cloud or rain date for the monthly Friday observing will be the following Saturday, but don't trust the weather man! Go outside and look for yourself or check the CNN weather link on our web page.
Club Events:
We are gearing up for our fall Star Party No Frills XIV at Tuckahoe State Park's Equestrian Center Thursday September 17 through Sunday the 20th. We're going GREEN and ask everyone to bring their own travel mugs and remove their own trash from the park.
We will hold Mid Atlantic Mirror Making #10 on March 12-14, 2010. If you've ever thought about making your own telescope this is a must event to attend
Our Holiday Party will be December 12 at 1 PM at the Mallard Lodge. Bring a covered dish if you wish but make sure and come. All are welcome, you don't have to be a member to join us.
Our first Star Party of 2010 will be Star Gaze XVI at Tuckahoe State Park's Equestrian Center Thrusday April 15 through Sunday the 18th.