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THE ALACHUA ASTRONOMY CLUB, INC. (AAC)
located in Gainesville (county seat of Alachua County) in North Central Florida, USA, is a publicly supported, not for profit organization of people who have a common interest in astronomy.

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NOTE: The Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. is exempt from federal income tax under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. See AAC information page for our statement of purpose, other club info and details on club activities. A copy of the official registration and financial information my be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling Toll-Free (800-435-7352) within the State (or 850-488-2221 from outside of Florida). Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.

FEBRUARY'S TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE

Lunar Eclipse ONE OF THE BEST IN YEARS!

Missed It?
Next Almost 3 Years Away [2010 Dec. 21]

– See a Beautiful Painting of the Eclipse by AAC Artist Tim Malles –

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    March Meeting! (Click for more info) MAY MONTHLY MEETING
    Date: Tues., May 13, 2008
    Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
    Location: Powell Hall
    Fla. Museum of Natural History
    Univ. of Florida Cultural Plaza
    Speakers: Chuck Broward, Joe Haldeman, Fred Heinrich
    & Tim Malles
    Title: Review of the 2008 Winter Star Party
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    ATM Meetings (Click for more info) MAY ATM MEETING
    (Amateur Telescope Making
    & Observing)
    May Meeting
    Date: Tue., May 20, 2008
    Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
    Location: Chuck Broward's House
    2240 N.W. 14 Avenue
    Off NW 22 Street
    – 3 streets N. of NW 8 Ave or
    – 2 streets S. of NW 16 Ave)
    See ATM Page for Maps
    Topics: TBA


    Star Parties (Click for more info) JUNE STAR PARTY
    Date: Sat., June 0, 2008
    (Really May 31!)
    Rain Date: June 7
    Time: Arrive before sunset
    (abt: 8:25 p.m. ET)
    Location: Loftus Farm
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    Council Meetings! (Click for more info) JUNE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
    Date: Tue., June 3, 2008
    Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
    Location: (Romano's) Macaroni Grill
    (North Side of Oak's Mall)
    6419 W. Newberry Rd.
    Gainesville, FL 32605
    (352) 331-0638
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