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President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: |
Roger Cowley Jim Fusco Bernie Kosher Wade Evans |
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West Jersey Astronomical Society www.wasociety.us
Welcome to the Official Home Page of the West Jersey Astronomical Society (formerly known as the Willingboro Astronomical Society). Our club is in its 50th year of serving both the public and the amateur astronomers of the Delaware Valley. We have a long history of public education, star parties, interesting meetings, in-depth training and experienced leadership. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Click here for membership information (dues can now be paid through PayPal).
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President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: |
Roger Cowley Jim Fusco Bernie Kosher Wade Evans |
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Announcements Last Update: Saturday, February 11, 2017
| Feb 17 | Informal Meeting, 7:30 pm at the Virtua Health and Wellness Center in Moorestown, NJ. As always, guests are welcome and no astronomical experience is necessary. Use the Main Entrance and check with the security guard who will direct you to the conference room |
| Feb 20 | The 2017 Winter Star Party begins at Scout Key, Florida. Runs through February 26. |
| Feb 26 | New Moon at 9:58 am EST in Aquarius. |
| Mar 3 | Formal Meeting, 7:30 pm at the Virtua Health and Wellness Center in Moorestown, NJ. |
| Mar 12 | Daylight Time begins at 2 am (clocks move forward one hour). |
| Mar 12 | Full Moon at 10:54 am EDT in eastern Leo. |
Photo Spotlight Image posted 1.29.2017
The Witch Head Nebula, IC 2118, was captured by club member Dan McCauley. Located in Eridanus (the river), this reflection nebula is illuminated by the nearby bright star Rigel in Orion. Click here for more.
Click here for the previous home page image.
Note: Club President, Roger Cowley, has published a new book, Gauging the Solar System: Measuring Astronomical Values for Yourself. Have fun and do more than just snap pictures of the sky! Available at Amazon too.
Click to contact the . Members are encouraged to submit their astronomical images to the webmaster for inclusion on the WAS Home Page. Be sure to include a description, date and time, as well as equipment and photo data.