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Join us on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at 6:00 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
So you want to take pictures of a rocket launch...
So you want to take pictures of a rocket launch...
Join us on Saturday August 15th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m at the Campbell Aquatics Building at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center where Michael Schuier will do a deep dive into photographing a rocket launch and his experience shooting the Artemis launch a few months ago!
A landscape photographer, and part time astro landscape photographer, with a growing passion for astronomy and astrophotography, Michael enjoys exploring remote places, capturing the night sky, and learning about the universe captured as well as the techniques to better portray them.
Michael Schuier got his start in photography thanks to his dad, John Schuier. With family trips they handed him a camera and a few hundred rolls of film later, a passion was born. Through college, Michael took astronomy classes and furthered his passion for photography. Taking trips as often as possible to attempt to finally get the illusive Milky Way bow, he will forever be trying to take better photos.
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!
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 Images of the Month
CEA Images of the Month
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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