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Join us on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. for our monthly meeting followed by observing on Jon Wood Astronomy Field as weather permits!
Latitude: 33° 28' 09"N Longitude: 83° 44' 06"W Elevation: 300m
Detecting Galactic Mergers
Detecting Galactic Mergers
Join us on July 18th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m for a presentation by Russell DeLecuona on his research focusing on the detection of detection of galactic mergers!
Russell is currently purusing a Bachelor of Science in Science, Physics, & Astronomy from Emory University. Russell's research focus intends to determine whether the galaxy-modeling software DiskFit can be used to identify remnants of major galactic mergers. Specifically, Russell is investigating whether or not DiskFit can resolve the unique morphological and/or dynamical features of a remnant with galaxies that are believed to be so, and the absence of these features with galaxies that are not. Russell's investigation covers six galaxies: three suspected mergers (NGC 4546, NGC 4573, NGC 7465) and three suspected non-mergers (NGC 4459, NGC 4483, NGC 4578). The hope is that research provides a confirmation that DiskFit can verify known cases which would create opportunities for use as a tool for classifying more ambiguous galaxies.
Charlie Elliott Astronomy is a welcoming group of observers and imagers from all walks of life. Check out some of the images from our members and friends from 2025 in the Charlie Elliott Astronomy Image of the Month Gallery!
You can download files and presentations from previous meetings here.
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Look Up!
Look Up!
Aspiring Astrophysicist Claire West returns to Look Up! with a guide to what we can expect to see in the July sky!
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Losing people that you love is tough, but your friends that you lose would want you to live your best life every day. Greg Bragg did not survive his stroke after being in a coma for several days. In his time at Explore Scientific, Greg and Scott visited amateur astronomers at star parties, sometimes fixing their telescopes, like he is doing here at the Peach State Star Gaze several years ago. He was my friend and I will miss him.
Directions to the Meeting Location
Directions to the Meeting Location
(From Atlanta) Head east on I-20 to exit 98,
Turn right at the top of the ramp to head south on Hwy 11,
Continue south through Mansfield on Hwy 11,
Turn left off Hwy 11 onto Marben Farm Road (entrance road to the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center),
Continue past Elliott Trail (on your right),
Turn right onto Murder Creek Church Road.
Continue approximately 0.7 mile to the Campbell Aquatics Building. Parking is adjacent to the building.
CEA Image of the Month
CEA Image of the Month
Greg Bragg at the Peach State Star Gaze doing what he did best!
Jon Wood Astronomy Field
Jon Wood Astronomy Field
John Wood Astronomy Field is a multi-use field at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Management Area and is open to the public on meeting nights. We have made arrangements with the kind folks at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Management Area so that members may access the field at any time. Gate codes are available to active members and can be found in the Member Area. Active membership is required to access the gate codes. Please note that gate codes are changed annually an occasionally on demand as the need arises.
Contact Us
Contact Us
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Future Meeting Dates
Future Meeting Dates
Note: We don't change our meeting dates and times often, but they are subject to change. Check this site for the most recent meeting details.
June 13th, 2026 7:30 p.m. Observing Only
July 18th, 2026 6:30 p.m.
August 15th, 2026 6:00 p.m.
September 12th, 2026 5:30 p.m.
October 10th, 2026 5:00 p.m. (Observing only)
November 7th, 2026 3:30 p.m.
December 12th, 2026 3:30 p.m.
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