ASLC's Monthly Meeting
Each month, the club conducts a meeting at the Main Campus of the Dona Ana Community College, DACC (click the image on the right for a map to DACC; click the image below for a map of the DACC campus - we usually meet in room 77). We discuss recent and upcoming projects, share our experiences and adventures, and sometimes show off new projects or purchases. The meetings begin at 7:30 pm and are usually held on on the fourth Friday of the month.
In addition to conducting regular club business, a featured speaker is invited to do a presentation on an astronomy-related topic. Over the years, several world-renowned individuals have done presentations for our club, including Howard Brewington, Alan Hale, John Dobson, John Dobbins, Fred Whipple, and J. Allen Hynek. Faculty members from the NMSU Astronomy Department are frequent speakers. Club members also do several presentations each year. The December meeting is our holiday banquet and consists of a review of all of the club's activities during the prior year. We also give away numerous door prizes at the holiday party.
Thirty minutes prior to the beginning of our monthly club meeting, the club conducts a special meeting. On even months (Feb, April, June...) the imagers get together to discuss the art of astrophotography; on odd months (Jan, March, May...) a beginner's clinic is conducted. Experienced members present information on a variety of topics at a level that is appropriate for newer members.
DACC is located on the I-10 Frontage Road about 1/2 mile SE of E. Union Avenue in Las Cruces. We usually meet in Rm. 77. Maps to the campus and showing the campus layout can be obtained by clicking the images to the left
Note: Most featured speaker presentations are recorded and may be watched via streaming internet. Please see http://aics-research.com/lectures/aslcnm/ for details. ASLC is greatly appreciative of the efforts of Wirt Atmar in making ASLC's lecture series available on the web.
