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SCAN mourns the passing of
our astronomy friend, Jiri Kolejka |
SCAN is mourning the passing
of our fellow astronomer, Jiri Kolejka. Jiri was a member of rhe RVAS,
but he was a avid observer and SCAN members observed with him many
times, mostly at the Cahas Mountain Overlook. Our thoughts are with his
Family and friends in this time of grief and sorrow. Rest, Jiri, and we
will remember you and celebrate your life. |
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Welcome to New SCAN members,
Chris Pietrzyk, and Michael Solontoi |
SCAN is a small group
dedicated to Astronomy Outreach and Observing. We welcome these three
new members to our small, but active, astronomy group. |
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Once Again, This Year, Another Great
Benefit of SCAN Membership |
SCAN has continually worked with
quite a few groups as part of the SCAN goal of Astronomy
Outreach. Once again, like last year, and the year before, as a result of donations from these groups, all SCAN members
have had their dues paid for the 2012-2013 year by SCAN. That is three
years straight of no dues for SCAN members and free membership to the
Astronomical League. Congratulations SCAN Members!!! |
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AL Urban Club Certificate and
Pin for SCAN Member, Michael Overacker |
SCAN Member, Michael
Overacker,
completed his Astronomical League Urban Club requirements and received
his Urban Club Certificate and Pin. |
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AL Double Star Certificate and
Pin for SCAN Member, Michael Overacker |
SCAN Member, Michael
Overacker,
completed his Astronomical League Double Star Club requirements and received
his Double Star Club Certificate and Pin. |
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SCAN News
- SCAN member, Michael Overacker, recently received an award of the Clifford W.
Holmes Grant by the Riverside Telescope Makers Conference. This grant is
awarded to people who are active in Astronomy Outreach. Michael has
proven his dedication and ability to work for the promotion of Astronomy to the
schools, youth, and general
public. |
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SCAN members will be taking
part in the 2012 research of
Globe at Night.
This is a simple research program that allows anyone to help track the
availability of dark skies around the world. The reporting periods are
January 14-23, February 12-21, March 13-22, and April 11-20 from 8:00 PM
to 10:00 PM. Click on the image at left to go to their website. |
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AL Lunar Certificate and
Pin for SCAN Member, Michael Overacker |
SCAN Member, Michael
Overacker,
completed his Astronomical League Lunar Club requirements and received
his Lunar Club Certificate and Pin. |
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AL Messier Certificate and
Pin for SCAN Member, Joe Rainsbury
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SCAN Member, Joe Rainsbury,
completed his Astronomical League Messier list requirements and received
his Messier Honorary Certificate and Messier Pin. Well Done, Joe! Your
fellow SCAN members are proud of your accomplishment. Here is a pic of the award ceremony. |
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Again, This Year, Another Great
Benefit of SCAN Membership |
SCAN has worked with
quite a few groups this past fiscal year as part of the SCAN goal of Astronomy
Outreach. Once again, like last year, as a result of donations from these groups, all SCAN members
have had their dues paid for the 2011-2012 year by SCAN. That is two
years straight of no dues for SCAN members and free membership to the
Astronomical League. Congratulations SCAN Members!!! |
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SCAN and the Boy Scouts |
SCAN had the honor of working with
the Boy Scouts on Saturday, March 5, 2011. This
event, the University of Scouting, was well organized and was a great
success. We are looking forward to working with
the Boy Scouts in the future. |
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