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-SMA has been recognized with two feature articles in the current issue of 'The Reflector', a national journal delivered to 16,000 amateur astronomers.
- SMA has a number of member star parties scheduled over the next few months.
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Through its members, SMA makes advanced astronomical equipment and mentorship available to members, students, and the public who are interested in astronomy. We also hold star parties where naked eye and telescopic viewing take place, with the support of trained volunteers. SMA’s monthly meetings feature lectures by experts in astronomy and discussions among members.
Club Meeting - Friday, April 24th
Revolutions in our understanding of the Cosmos- from Aristotle to Einstein and beyond.
Presented by our president, Paul Howell is also a Ph.D. candidate at
Boston University.
Astronomy is one of the oldest of sciences. Perhaps more than any other
science, astronomy has both influenced and has been influenced by our
cultural history as a people. It seems that humans have always gazed in
two directions simultaneously to try to gain understanding of our
nature - both inward and outward.
Not surprisingly, there have been conflicts along the way. In many cases astronomical findings have guided theological belief. You may be surprised to learn that Einstein missed one of the greatest discoveries of all time for the reverse reason!
Come hear about some of the interesting twists and turns along this most interestesting of scientific and cultural journeys.
Paul will finish his talk with a discussion of some
of his recent research, and a photo tour of some of the observatories
he has visited.
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