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 51st 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).

 

President:

Vice President:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

 Roger Cowley

Steve Kutoroff

Paul Bender

Wade Evans

     

Announcements   Last Update: Sunday, February 11, 2018

Feb 11 The 2018 Winter Star Party begins at Chiefland Astronomy Village in Florida (not the Florida Keys). Ends Feb 18.
Feb 15 New Moon at 4:05 pm EST in eastern Capricornus.
Feb 16 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. Click here for the minutes from the February 2nd meeting.
Mar 1 Full Moon at 7:51 pm EST in Leo.
Mar 2 Formal Meeting, 7:30 pm at the Virtua Health and Wellness Center in Moorestown, NJ.
Mar 11 Daylight Time begins at 2 am EST, move your clocks ahead one hour to 3 am EDT.
Mar 16 Informal Meeting, 7:30 pm at the Virtua Health and Wellness Center in Moorestown, NJ.
Mar 17 New Moon at 9:12 am EDT in eastern Aquarius.
Mar 17 Member Star Watch at Atsion. Sunset at 7:08 pm EDT, Astronomical Twilight ends at 8:38 pm. This will be the prime night for the 2018 Messier Marathon.

Photo Spotlight   Image posted 2.01.2018

Dan McCauley captured this uncommon view of M57, The Ring Nebula in Lyra. It's a monochrome image at the Hydrogen-alpha wavelength. Mouseover to see an enlarged inset of M57 itself.

 

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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.

USNO Solar System Object Apparent Disc

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