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Markleeville Times & Dates To Consider
ASN is planning a Star Party in Markleeville this summer. There are six different dates under consideration. Four of those dates have conflicts. We will have a final vote to decide the date at the upcoming Meeting on May 14, 2019. You are encouraged to come to the meeting to offer your input on the proposed dates.
NYT Astronomy and Space Calendar
The New York Times has created an Astronomy and Space Calendar that you can add to your Google and iOS calendars. The calendar will keep you informed of interesting upcoming events, such as the Lyrids, Eta Aquariids, Perseids, Orionids, Leonids, Geminids, and Ursids meteor showers. Other events like rocket launches and space walks are listed, as well.
Bay Area telescope company says Asian manufacturers harmed it
"The Bay Area’s last telescope store is heading to court over claims that Asian manufacturers worked together to monopolize the American market..."
The San Francisco Chronical article by Sophia Kunthara was published on April 3, 2019