Franklin Township�Astronomy Club
May Meeting
Our website: www.ftastronomy.org
Tonight’s Program
Welcome Visitors and New Members
Club News
What’s in the Night Sky?
Club member open forum
Let’s take a look at the sky outside!
Welcome Visitors and New Members!
New Member Sign-Up
WhatsApp Private Chat Group
Our 200th Member!
GARY VOGT
Joined 4/11/26
24 new member sign-ups this year!
Club News
Dark Sky Week Wrap-up
Future Event Planning
Volunteer Opportunities
International Dark Sky Week�April 13-20
Looking Ahead…
Wagner Farm Arboretum Astronomy Event – May 15 (rain date: May 16)
Friday nights at John Clyde Preserve
Summer Public Outreach events - TBD
Library Telescope Roll-out
Perseids Meteor Shower – August 12 (Planning for joint Trails Committee/Astronomy Club collaboration)
Stellafane Convention – August 13-August 16 (Springfield VT)
Observatory at John Clyde Preserve??
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Franklin Township High School Astronomy Night
Date: May 12 (raindate: May 30)
Location: Franklin Township High School grounds
Need: Telescope operators
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Need: Telescope operators
CLUB MEMBER OPEN FORUM
INTRODUCE YOURSELF!
NEWS SHARING
SHARING YOUR INTERESTS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE CLUB, CELESTIAL EVENTS, EQUIPMENT
SUMMER PLANS
IDEAS FOR CLUB DIRECTION, IMPROVEMENTS, ENERGIZING OUR MEMBERS