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Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford

Founded as the Central Connecticut Amateur Astronomers in 1951

Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford

Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford

Founded as the Central Connecticut Amateur Astronomers in 1951

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Amateur Telescope Making

  • Some interesting links from the personal web site of Scott Berfield. Telescope Making – CCD and Photo imaging – Software & Applets – Astronomy Links at http://www.berfield.com/main.html

  • The ATM’s Workshop Projects, Tips, and Techniques for the Amateur Telescope Maker http://www.atm-workshop.com/

  • Protostar diagonal mounts and secondary mirrors http://www.fpi-protostar.com

  • Astrosystems diagonal mounts, Telekit, scope coats and more http://www.astrosystems.biz

  • Edmund Optics supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology- www.edmundoptics.com

  • Scope Stuff – a unique source for telescope accessories and hardware – http://www.scopestuff.com

  • Mel Bartels’ Home Page Motorize Your Telescope and add computer control. Lots of great stuff. http://www.bbastrodesigns.com

  • San Francisco Sidewalk Amateur Astronomers – How to Build a Dobsonian Telescope: http://www.sfsidewalkastronomers.org

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Outreach Schedule

  • ASGH Public Outreach Events
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Upcoming Events

Next Meeting

February 18, 2026
7:30 – 9:30 PM, EST

  • Public welcome!
  • Rocky Hill Community Center
    761 Old Main St
    Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Public Observing

  • No ASGH-hosted public observing sessions at the Van Vleck observatory are scheduled.

Organizations

 

Public Observing Schedule at V.V.O.

  • Cancellation or other notices
  • CLICK ON THE DATES BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION:
  • January 18, 2025
  • February 8, 2025
  • March 29, 2025
  • April 19, 2025
  • May 24, 2025
  • July 5, 2025

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Maps

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Planetarium Location

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Telescopes

  • 20″ Refractor

Objects To Observe

  • The Moon and Van Vleck crater
  • Planets
  • Deep-sky

Weather and Sky

  • Wunderground.com
  • Sky this week
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