Welcome to the:
Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society (JSCAS) web site.
JSCAS is an association of amateur astronomers dedicated to the study and enjoyment of astronomy since 29 May 1967.
As part of its mssion of public outreach, the Johnson Space Center Astronmical Society enjoys hosting "Star Parties" where the public has the opportunity to observe the heavens through members' telescopes. If your school or group would like to have our club host a Star Party please contact:
Chris Randal
Jim Wessel
David Haviland
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JSCAS appreciates the support of the Lunar & Planetary Institute and its affilaition with Universities Space Research Association (USRA). The LPI generously provides our meeting place.
Lunar and Planetary Institute
3600 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
Location of the LPI
Club Officers
President/ - Doug Holland - sdholland777@yahoo.com
Historian - Chris Randall
Treasurer - We can't afford one!!!
Telescope Loaner Program Chair - Jeff Stone
Educational Outreach Chair - open
Ron Sterlekar - Educational DVD Loaner Library Chair - Ron Sterlekar@dmn3.com
Star Party Chairman - David Haviland - starhopper457@gmail.com
Scientific Expeditions - Paul Maley - pdmaley@yahoo.com
Newsletter Editor - Connie Haviland - conniesstarscanaccount@gmail.com
Web Author/List Manager - David Haviland - starhopper457@gmail.com
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Need a custom embroided JSCAS Club Shirt?
(Restriced to Club members only)
Contact Connie at: conniescreativedesign@gmail.com
Becky Ramotowski's wonderful picture at Ft. McKavett
Below: Doug Holland's recent image of Ngc7380
And using a "Barndoor Tracker", this
David's first attempt at lunar imaging. Orion Planetary and Autoguiding camera with a dated Win7-32 laptop (dedicated for imaging). Scope was a 6" Dob, untracked/unguided, just aligned it and hit the record button in the software and collect frames. Had Registax take the top 60% of frames (~150) and tweaked completely in Registax6. My goal was to image Clavius. Tycho is just to the left. Those that know the moon, south is to the right, north is to the left.
The Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society is dedicated to the acquisition and dissemination of information pertaining to the science of Astronomy. Our goal is not only to serve our members, but the general public as well. We have no dues, no by-laws, we just talk about astronomy and we are living proof that you can get something of value for free!
South East Houston Astronomy Club
For information about the JSCAS
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There will be NO September Meeting. The All Clubs Meeting and Astronomy Day occur on the second weekend in September. Please plan to enjoy yourself at Astronomy Day at the George Observatory on September 15th. The Observatory is at Brazos Bend State Park. We will be having a meeting on October 1th, where JSCAS's own Paul Maley will speak on "Astronomical Travels in 2018 and Future Adventures" For those considering going to the Fort this October, please review the Ft. McKavett primer. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Friday, each month, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the USRA bldg. (3600 Bay Area Blvd. at Middlebrook Dr.) Membership to the JSCAS is open to anyone wishing to learn about astronomy. There are no dues, no-by laws -- you simply show up to our meetings. |
Fort McKavett Primer - Please read if you plan to go!
Click here for PDF information about JSCAS new DVD Video Library!!!
Family Space Days at the LPI: Our meeting benfactor is is located at Universities Space Research Association, 3600 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX 77058. A map of the region and the LPI location is available for download. For information about the LPI email .Spaceday@lpi.usra.edu or call 281-486-2160.
Headlines in Astronomy and Spaceflight
'Epidemic level' of laser attacks directed at planes and seemingly football players'
Original story: Laser pointers.
New story: From Laser Pointer Safety website
From Moon-Connection
From Heavens-Above
On hold for the time being...
IC4592 - Horsehead Reflection Nebula in Scorpius. Image was taken at the Texas Star Party around the end of May. Equipment used: Canon 200mm focal length camera lens at f/3.2 and a modified Canon 450D Camera. This is a large reflection nebula near the top of Scorpius.
