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Join us on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Campbell Aquatics Building at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
Latitude: 33° 28' 09"N Longitude: 83° 44' 06"W Elevation: 300m
Digital Finder Scopes
Digital Finder Scopes
Join us on May 16th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m at the Campbell Aquatics Building at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center where John Paul Aguirre will give a presentation on digital finder scopes. This is an emerging area of the visual observation part hobby that, until a few weeks ago, included DIY options limited to kits and plans. Digital finder scopes offer an alternative to encoders that can be easily moved between multiple telescopes.
As most things in this hobby progress, commercial offerings are removing the barrier to entry. John will cover some of the options available to you and talk about the PI Finder kit and the challenges and successes he encountered.
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 will talk about what you can expect to see in the sky this month, as well as imaging and observing opportunities.
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 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
Congratulations again to Michael Schurier on the Charlie Elliott Astronomy Image of the Month! Great catch of the Artemis II launch!
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.
May 16th, 2026 6:30 p.m.
June 13th, 2026 6:30 p.m.
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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