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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP ASTRONOMY CLUB

2026 DIRECTION

ADVANCING ASTRONOMY EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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2025 MOMENTUM

🌠 Outreach

Public observation Nights & youth programs

🀝 Partnerships

Schools, universities, Township

πŸ‘₯ Community

200+ registered members

πŸ“± Digital Growth

1,100+ followers & new website

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OUR POLARIS

✨ Vision

Leading community astronomy resource

🎯 Mission

Inspire β€’ Educate β€’ Support

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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2026

πŸ”­ Outreach

Public stargazing events/community partnership

πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Members

Workshops & speakers

πŸŽ“ Education

Youth & mentorship

🌌 Dark Skies

Light-pollution advocacy

βš™οΈ Resources

Equipment & observatory planning

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TURNING STRATEGY INTO ACTION

πŸ“… Events

John Clyde Fridays, Star parties, Community Fairs

πŸ“š Programs

Schools, libraries, youth groups

🌐 Digital

Website & social sharing

🌍 Collaboration

NJ & regional astronomy groups

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN 2026

πŸ™‹ Volunteer!!

Observing nights & outreach events

πŸ› οΈ Lead!!

Workshops & activities, club operations

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Mentor!!

Youth & school programs

πŸ“· Share!!

Photos, observations, content

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2026 EVENTS

John Clyde Preserve Fridays

Sunset-midnight (weather permitting)

Trails Advisory Committee meeting

Club update: February 11

NEAF

April 11-12 Rockland Community College (Suffern, NY)

International Dark Sky Week

April 13-20

Spring Astronomy Day. April 25

Astronomy β€œTrifecta”

August 12: Planetary alignment, solar eclipse, Perseids

Community fairs and collaborations

Franklin Day (TBD - Sep?)

Meadows Foundation (TBD)

Fall Astronomy Day September 19

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CONNECT!

Web: www.ftastronomy.org

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Facebook: @FranklinAstronomy

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Instagram: @Franklin_Astronomy

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Email: ftastronomy@gmail.com

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