Atlanta Astronomy Club
Founded 1947
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The Atlanta Astronomy Club (AAC) is one of the largest organizations of beginner and amateur astronomers in the South Eastern United States. The club seeks to provide enjoyment and education to the public through amateur astronomy.
Founded by Dr. William Calder
Founded by Dr. William Calder
Dr. William Calder came to Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia from the Harvard College Observatory, and founded the Atlanta Astronomy Club in 1947.
During the 1950's, Dr Calder hosted popular open nights at the Bradley Observatory, on the grounds of Agnes Scott College.
Dr Calder served as a professor and musician at Agnes Scott College from 1947 to 1971. In honor of his legacy, the annual The William A. Calder Equinox Concert Series is followed by observations with the college's Observatory telescopes, including the historic Beck Telescope.
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The Atlanta Astronomy Club provides a venue for all to share their interests in the cosmos.
Club details
Club details
The AAC incorporated in 1963 as a nonprofit organization.
It is educational, literary and scientific in nature and is dedicated to promoting the knowledge of, and interest in, astronomy to the general public.
Club Address
Atlanta Astronomy Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 76155
Atlanta, GA, 30358-1155
For more information about the Atlanta Astronomy Club please email astronomyatlanta@gmail.com.
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Social media
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Atlanta Astronomy Club Officers
President: Tom Faber
Program Chair: Jo Welsh
Observing Chair: Daniel Herron
Treasurer: Chuck Biskobing
Corresponding Secretary: Steve Siedentop
Recording Sec: Erik Benner
Charlie Elliott Astronomy Chapter Club Officers
Chapter Director: Steve Siedentop
Observing Coordinator: Claire West
Program Coordinator: Connor Siedentop
Outreach Coordinator: Marie Lott
Astronomical League Liaison: David Whalen
Club Documents
The Atlanta Astronomy Club promotes collaboration between amateur and professional astronomers.
Notable AAC members
Notable AAC members
Atlanta Astronomical Club (AAC) member Peter Herdvary, a Hungarian-born geologist, had a lunar crater named for him by the International Astronomical Union, in recognition of his work as an amateur astronomer.
AAC members Jerry Armstrong and Tim Puckett discovered a supernova in the Whirlpool Galaxy (Messier object M51) in 1994.
Another Club member, Alex Langoussis, assists Tim Puckett in his supernovae searches and now has over a dozen to his credit. Official recognition by the IAU brought worldwide attention to this pair of Georgia amateur astronomers. They were featured on CNN, as well as other news media around the globe.
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