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:
Bob Taylor
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/Historian - Chris Randall - info@jscas.net
Vice PresidentAldora Louw - aldora@louw.org
Treasurer - We can't afford one!!!
Star Party Chairman - Bob Taylor & David Haviland - rtaylor137@verizon.net & starhopper457@gmail.com
Scientific Expeditions - Paul Maley - pdmaley@yahoo.com
Newsletter Editor - Connie Haviland - conniesstarscanaccount@gmail.comWeb Author/List Manager - David Haviland - staropper457@gmail.com
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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!
For information about the JSCAS
list server click here. To contact JSCAS click here.
Our March meeting will be held on April 13th, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the Lunar and Planetary Institute, 3600 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058. Our May meeting we will have Dr. Carolyn Sumner from the HMNS. She will be speaking on "2012 - The Mayan Apocalypse -- Did astronomers really predict this!" 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. |
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
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Perigee "Super Moon" On May 5-6
May 2, 2012: The full Moon has a reputation for trouble. It raises high tides, it makes dogs howl, it wakes you up in the middle of the night with beams of moonlight stealing through drapes. If a moonbeam wakes you up on the night of May 5th, 2012, you might want to get out of bed and take a look. This May’s full Moon is a "super Moon,” as much as 14% bigger and 30% brighter than other full Moons of 2012.
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From Paul Maley: Flyover charts.
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The private spaceflight company SpaceX will likely postpone the planned launch of its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station next week, officials announced today (May 2).
SpaceX was targeting the launch for Monday, May 7, but now will likely shift to a later date, possibly May 10. The unmanned Dragon spacecraft is due to lift off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
For details, see: http://www.space.com/15515-spacex-space-capsule-launch-delay.html
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See Al Kelly's image at http://kellysky.net/4438larg.jpg from TSP 2012.
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Becky Ramotowski's wonderful picture at Ft. McKavett
