Barnard Astronomical Society
The astronomical society of Chattanooga, Tennessee

Next Meeting

Thursday, February 11, 2010
"There MUST be a better way!" - Ralph McConnell

Upcoming Events

Sunday, February 14, 2010
New Moon

Sunday, March 07, 2010
Full Moon

Monday, March 15, 2010
New Moon

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Recent Happenings

1/14/2010 - Ronnie Floyd explains what to look for when using the laser to adjust the primary mirror.

12/5/2009 - John Mannone was awarded the Llewellyn Evans for his work in the club as well as his astronomy outreach activities. Left to right- David Witt, John, Tom Adkins and Bill Lord.

11/3/2009 - BAS members Dr Gary Caldwell, George Bell, Brian Drake, Robert Coulter, Melinda and Bill Lord met the Cub Scout Pack 3012 for an evening of looking at the sky.

8/12/2009 - Dr. Doug Durig from The University of the South presented a fantastic program on discovering asteroids, comet fragments and more.

6/11/2009 - Bill Lord presents outgoing president Gary Caldwell with a certificate of appreciation for his work as president

6/11/2009 - Tom Crowley explains how he searches for Supernovas at the June meeting.

5/16/2009 - BAS Members enjoyed a rainy get together at member Bobby Thompson's house. Here, Bobby shows off his observatory which houses a 14" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.

4/17/2009 - BAS Members set up their equipment at a star party for Boy Scouts at Camp Columbus. More than a dozen members showed the night sky to over 50 scouts, leaders and family members.

4/12/2009 - Some of the local radio astronomers pose with Dr. Charles (Chuck) Higgins from MTSU. From left to right: John Mannone, Dick Castle, Misty Edwards, Dr. Higgins, Linda Fippin, David Fields, in back Melinda Lord.

3/12/2009 - Vice president Bill Lord presents John Mannone with an award from the Night Sky Network for his astronomy outreach programs.

Welcome!

The Barnard Astronomical Society is for amateur and professional astronomers as well as anyone interested in astronomy. Our monthly meetings are second Thursday of each month held at UTC's Clarence T. Jones Observatory on Brainerd Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Programs are presented at each meeting by members or special guests. Outside activities include star parties (telescopic observations), field trips to science centers, planetariums, etc. Membership dues are minimal and include a monthly club newsletter, a quarterly newsletter from the Astronomical League. Group rates for either 'Sky & Telescope' or 'Astronomy' magazine are available through the club.

Contact Us

For more information about the society please use our contact form or contact our president, Bill Lord at (423) 478-9043.