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Franklin Township�Astronomy Club

May Meeting

Our website: www.ftastronomy.org

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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!

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Welcome Visitors and New Members!

New Member Sign-Up

WhatsApp Private Chat Group

Instagram

Facebook

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Our 200th Member!

GARY VOGT

Joined 4/11/26

24 new member sign-ups this year!

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Club News

Dark Sky Week Wrap-up

Future Event Planning

Volunteer Opportunities

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International Dark Sky Week�April 13-20

  • Town Council Proclamation
  • Go Dark! Hike and Astronomy Night
  • Preserving Franklin’s Dark Skies

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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??

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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

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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