The Shooting Star

Newsletter for The Astronomical Society of New Haven, INC.

The Shooting Star Archives

2026 ASNH OFFICERS

President Greg Barker
prez@asnh.org
(203) 887-0774

Vice President David Johnson
vprez@asnh.org
(203) 214-5569

Secretary Donna Pursley
secretary@asnh.org
(203) 214-2229

Treasurer Cheryl Barker
treasurer@asnh.org
(203) 675-1829

We want your newsletter submissions.
Please send them to: newsletter@asnh.org

The Astronomical Society of New Haven, Inc.

Is a non-profit, scientific and educational organization which fosters new and continuing interest in amateur astronomy. The general membership meetings are open to the public and attendance is encouraged.

Please feel free to call or email club officers for more information about the club. You can also contact the club at:

welcoming@asnh.org
1-866-808-ASNH (2764).

ANNUAL DUES

Family Electronic Newsletter$23.00
Student Electronic Newsletter$10.00
Senior Electronic Newsletter$10.00

OBSERVING CHAIRPERSONS

Branford Greg Barker                     branfordobschair@asnh.org
Milford Greg Barker                       milfordobschair@asnh.org

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Publicity Donna PursleyPublicity@asnh.org
Librarian Dave Johnsonlibrary@asnh.org
membership@asnh.org
newsletter@asnh.org
Membership Chair Cheryl Barkerwebmaster@asnh.org
Newsletter Jim Mazurgallery@asnh.org
Webmaster Greg Barker
Image Gallery Leo Taylor

SPECIAL INTEREST

Telescope Making Group Leaderscopes@asnh.org
Telescope Caretakerscopes@asnh.org
Board Of TrusteesTrustees@asnh.org

MEMBERS AT LARGE

Andy Buynak
Ray Kaville
Al Washburn

DUES & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Astronomy. If you know of anyone who would like to become a member, please have them complete an online application form at www.asnh.org/membership or print it out and mail payment to:
Treasurer, The Astronomical Society of New Haven
47 Chestnut Lane
Milford, CT 06461
Please include:
– Name
– Address
– Phone Number
– Special interest you might have in Astronomy (i.e., love to observe, want to learn, want to learn how to use my scope, etc.)

JulAugSep2025

ASNH Meteorites Exhibited

By Al Washburn

East Haven Hagaman Library
On the evening of April 2, 2025, the ASNH meteorite collection was presented to the public at the Hagaman Library. A general introduction started the evening off at 6:30 pm, which was followed by a Powerpoint presentation on the different kinds of meteorites. This was followed by a hands-on examination of the samples by the attendees, and then questions. All was over by 8 pm.

Hammonasset Event
Visitors to the Meg’s Point Nature Center at Hammonasset State Park were greeted at 10 am, Saturday, May 10th, to a special presentation of the ASNH’s meteorite collection, sponsored by the “Friends of Hammonasset” organization. A short greeting by Ranger Russ Miller led to an introduction on the topic of meteorites which was followed by a “meteorite crater drop box” investigation. After the drop box was a Powerpoint describing the different types of meteorites. Finally came the opportunity to hold and ask questions about the samples. Thirty-four enthusiastic adults and children were in attendance. The session ended around 11:30 am.

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9