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Join us on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Campbell Aquatics Building at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
Latitude: 33° 28' 09"N Longitude: 83° 44' 06"W Elevation: 300m
Night Vision Assisted Astronomy!
Night Vision Assisted Astronomy!
Join us on April 18th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m at the Campbell Aquatics Building at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center where Jordanne Brisby will give a presentation on Night-Vision Assisted Astronomy. If you were at the 2025 Peach State Star Gaze and were able to look through one of her night vision eyepieces, you already know how great this area of the hobby is!
Jordanne Brisby is an avid amateur astronomer and experienced night vision observer who specializes in pushing the limits of what can be seen through modest-aperture telescopes. Jordanne's path into astronomy began about ten years ago with a 10-inch Dobsonian, sparking a long-standing interest into a serious and deeply engaged pursuit.
A few years later, Jordanne expanded into astrophotography, transitioning to a Schmidt-Cassegrain and refractor setup. However, it was through hands-on observing at Deerlick Astronomy Village that Jordanne's passion truly accelerated. There, interactions with experienced observers and large Dobsonian telescopes helped ignite a strong interest in telescope building and high-performance visual observing.
Regular visits to Deerlick, including the Peach State Star Gaze, further immersed Jordanne in the astronomy community. Encouragement and support from fellow enthusiasts ultimately led to the construction of a custom 17.5-inch f/4.5 Dobsonian, marking a major step forward in both technical skill and observational capability.
Today, Jordanne combines this hands-on telescope-building experience with advanced night vision assisted techniques to help observers dramatically enhance what they can see, even under urban skies, making it a great outreach tool for events in the city. Jordanne's approach emphasizes practical methods, smart equipment choices, and real-world results, making deep-sky observing more accessible and rewarding for astronomers at all levels.
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 to Michael Schurier on the Charlie Elliott Astronomy Image 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.
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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.
March 21st, 2026 5:30 p.m.
April 18th, 2026 6:00 p.m.
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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