This month we meet again at our Bigelow Gulch location, the Party Palace, at 7:30pm. Again, I would like to invite all to a pre-meeting BBQ, to start at 6:30pm. I would also like to reiterate an open request for potluck items to share.

This month’s meeting is a swap meet and auction. A changing storage situation means some of the club inventory that is unsuitable for our telescope lending library or outreach must go. Our bylaws require that club members be given first dibs on this equipment and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Items up for auction include several older equatorial mounts, several Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, tripods, and more! We should have plenty of table space for members to bring their own items for sale or trade.

We have plenty of room to set up telescopes, and with the favorable weather forecast and moon phase, bring your scopes! Anyone needing help learning to setup or use your new scope, be sure to bring it to the meeting.

For those looking for more observing or imaging, this would be a great night to head out to our dark sky location out at Fishtrap Lake. With great conditions in the forecast and a favorable moon phase, you are all but certain to have fellow astronomers to keep you company!