The Shooting Star

Newsletter for The Astronomical Society of New Haven, INC.

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2026 ASNH OFFICERS

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

Vice President David Johnson
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(203) 214-5569

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

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

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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.)

JanFebMar2015

Winter Solstice Dinner

Our winter solstice dinner was held on December 13th at the Bethany Observatory. We had an excellent turn out with both long time members and a few new members. This is a pot-luck dinner so we had plenty of tasty dishes to choose from.  Al Washburn gave his famous astronomy quiz. Chris Predom won with several others tied for second place. Even our new members learned enough this year to have some correct answers. Washburn awarded Chris his prize, a beautiful large-format book on the Cosmos. The solstice dinner and summer picnics are both great opportunities for members to gather together for casual conversation and to get to know each other better. Everyone had a great time with some great food.

Photo by Mike Zarick.
Photo by Mike Zarick.
Photo by Mike Zarick.
Photo by Mike Zarick.
Al Washburn gives his annual Astronomy Quiz. Photo by Laurie Averill.
Al Washburn gives his annual Astronomy Quiz. Photo by Laurie Averill.
Quiz winner Chris Predom (left) receives his prize from Al Washburn. Photo by Laurie Averill.
Quiz winner Chris Predom (left) receives his prize from Al Washburn. Photo by Laurie Averill.