VAAG Observatory Meeting:
VAAG Board Calls for Observatory Meeting
As indicated on the "VAAG Dome" page of this website, the Valmont Amateur Astronomy Group is planning to build a permanent facility on the north end of our property to permanently house our signature 12" telescope. We anticipate construction to start by summer of 2009. We will be having a meeting at Valmont Church at 3262 N. 61st Street in Boulder on Monday November 17th at 7:00 PM. We will be discussing building size and feature specifics. We have decided to adopt the "Roll of Roof" concept, for cost and flexibility purposes. All are welcome to attend this meeting. If you have experience with similar efforts or in construction and building codes in Boulder County, we encourage your participation.
This is an exciting project that will significantly increase our abilities to present open to the public star parties and conduct "deep space" astrophotography and science. If you cannot attend this meeting, but would like to become involved in this and other VAAG efforts, send us an email at boulder.vaag@gmail.com. Check our website for updates and information on this giant leap forward for the VAAGners.
Clear Skies,
Scott Starin
Valmont Amateur Astronomy Group
VAAG Back in Business
After several months in limbo, the Valmont Amateur Astronomy Group is moving forward with our charter to Bring the Cosmos to the Community. For corporate sponsors and individuals who became members of the group, we will be extending your membership and sponsorship benefits for two additional years.
We have not had many events over the year because of personal conflicts with key members of the organizing group. These conflicts have been resolved, and the VAAG will resume with speaking events, star parties and our semi-monthly e-news letter. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this hiatus may have caused. We are as excited as you to resume our astronomical activities.
Valmont Amateur Astronomy Group
Who We are:
The Valmont Amateur Astronomy Group (or VAAG for short) was envisioned about a year ago as a means to reach out to the community to provide a forum to share our mutual interest in astronomy. While the VAAG is associated with Valmont Community Presbyterian Church, all are welcome to participate in the fun and become a member of the VAAG.
VAAG Board Meetings:
Our next VAAG Board Meeting will be held on Monday, November 17th at Valmont Church, starting at 7:00 PM. Discussions of the VAAG Observatory and our next star party will be the topics of discussion.
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