Welcome to the

Star City Astronomy Network

The Star City Astronomy Network (SCAN) is a group of astronomy enthusiasts that actually spend time observing the night sky. There are no "armchair astronomers" here. A requirement of being in this group is being active in observational astronomy and astronomy outreach.

SCAN does not have meetings. We meet when we observe.

  
SCAN has been working with locals schools in promoting and teaching astronomy. Would you like SCAN to help your school? Contact us for information.

SCAN is a supporter and partner in the CLASS Astronomy Outreach Program

SCAN Outreach Events in 2012 - 4 Events Scheduled so far
SCAN Outreach Events in 2011 - 14 Events
SCAN Outreach Events in 2009 - 16 Events      SCAN Outreach Events in 2010 - 17 Events
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.
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.
SCAN remembers Debbie Zue

SCAN is mourning the loss of a SCAN Member, Debbie Zue. Debbie is the wife of SCAN Member Richard Zue. Debbie passed away from ALS on 9/20/2011. Debbie was a beautiful person. Please keep Richard and the Zue family in your thoughts at this difficult time.
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. Here is an image of the award presentation.
AL Messier Certificate and Pin for SCAN Member, Joe Rainsbury

 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 are a couple pics of the award ceremony.
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!!!
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.
Click here for further information of past SCAN Events and News.
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