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The Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri is the public outreach activity of the Alliance for Astronomy, Inc., a Missouri non-profit corporation.  The mission of Alliance is

to promote public awareness, appreciation and education in astronomy and related sciences.

See the Alliance web site for more information.

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Welcome to the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri!

The Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) is an astronomy club designed to put fun into astronomy.  Our members range in age from 8 to 80 (we are very family friendly) and with knowledge levels from beginning to quite expert.  We have several meetings each month, each tailored to a different audience (although anyone can "mix and match").

At 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of the month, we have a Beginner Meeting devoted to basics.  We meet at the Weldon Spring Interpretive Center (click on map in panel at left).  The format is free style in which we try to answer questions at any level, but practice has been at beginning levels.  We also help with telescopes and give advice on what to look for when buying one.

On the second Saturday of the month we hold our general membership meeting, also at the Interpretive Center.  We start off at 6:00 pm with a pot luck supper.  Participants are urged to bring a salad, side dish, dessert, etc to share (although we always have plenty of food) and the time has proven to be very good for general fellowship, ice-breaking, networking, etc.  At 7:00 pm we start the regular meeting which features announcements of activities, videos, programs, etc.

On the third Tuesday of the month we hold our Digital Imaging group meeting.  This meeting is devoted to taking digital images of the sky and consists of demonstrations, theory and practice.  It is a bit more advanced, but beginners are welcome (we were all beginners at some point).  This meeting is often held at the observatory or in the Interpretive Center.  Check the calender below to see the location of the meeting.

On the fourth Wednesday of the month we hold our Do-it/Make-it Yourself meeting.  This meeting is for those who want to make or modify their scopes or other astronomy gear.  If you have an interest in astronomy and a home workshop, this group is for you.  Again, check the calender below to see the time, date, and location of the meeting. 

We also maintain a Yahoo email group which facilitates communication among some 190 folks who are interested in St. Louis area astronomy.  To subscribe, send an email to STLAstronomy-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.



Recent Announcements ‎

  • ASEM January 2012 Newsletter The ASEM January 2012 Newsletter is attached below.  Click download to read on your computer..
    Posted Jan 3, 2012 5:53 AM by Steve Boerner
  • December 2011 ASEM Newsletter The ASEM December 2011 Newsletter is attached below.  Click download to read on your computer.
    Posted Dec 6, 2011 8:04 PM by Steve Boerner
  • What's up in the sky - December 2011  The late Carl Sagan once said of Kepler that, " he was the first astrophysicist and the last scientific astrologer."  His work with planets is something I have never gotten tired ...
    Posted Dec 2, 2011 6:21 PM by Jim Twellman
  • Grant Martin completes the Honorary level of the Messier Club Retiring Executive Director Jim Roe (l) presents the Astronomical League Observing Award to Grant Martin in recognition of his completion of the requirements for the Honorary Level of the Messier ...
    Posted Nov 20, 2011 10:40 AM by Steve Boerner
  • Retirement Dinner for Jim and Yvonne Roe and Slide Show   Stacey Thater, the new Executive Director of the Alliance for Astronomy and ASEM, presents Jim and Yvonne Roe lifetime memberships in ASEM for the founding and their long time work ...
    Posted Nov 19, 2011 7:05 AM by Steve Boerner
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ASEM Star Parties


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2012 Attendance



Hovering over a point in the graph will show how many days since the beginning of the year and the total attendance on that date.

                                                                                                                                                      
 

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Our next weekly public viewing session will be on Friday night (2/3/2012) at Broemmelsiek Park in St. Charles county.  Viewing normally starts about 7:00 p.m.  See below for directions to the park. 

Interested in astronomy, telescopes, or observing?  Join us at our February 2012 Beginner Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Weldon Spring Center on Feb. 2.  Bring your telescope for help with set up and alignment.  Do you have a telescope but don't know what to view?  Bring your questions and we'll get you the answers.  Directions to the Center can be found in the left side bar.  You need not be an ASEM member to attend. 

Typical Meeting Scenes


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Meeting Information
Regular Membership meeting is second Saturday of every month.  We begin at 6:00 pm with a pot luck supper.  "Formal" meeting begins at 7:00 pm.  All meetings are in the Weldon Spring Interpretive Center.
Help our Program Committee, make suggestions/requests for program material here.

Beginner's Meeting, First Thursday of every month, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Weldon Spring Interpretive Center.  Open format meeting taking questions from beginners, help with telescopes.  For more information, see Beginners Corner.

Map to Weldon Spring Interpretive Center

Want to request a Star Party (or have another request)? Click here






Links to other important organizations.

St. Louis Astronomical Society
River Bend Astronomy Club
Mid-States Region of the Astronomical League
Astronomical League

We have a FaceBook page for St. Louis Astronomy
Please visit it and become a fan.
Users of the astronomy area at Broemmelsiek Park may also be interested in the St. Charles County FaceBook page.

Clicking on an event in the calendar brings up more information.

ASEM Calendar

 

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