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About the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers
The Hamilton Amateur Astronomers is a group of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment and advancement of astronomy.
We offer our members:
- Informative monthly meetings at the Hamilton Spectator Auditorium, featuring both amateur and professional astronomers.
- Beginner's Group talks to teach newcomers the basics needed to get the most enjoyment out of stargazing.
- Star nights at the Binbrook Conservation Area where both members and visitors have the opportunity to observe away from city lights through their own telescopes and those of other members. If you bring your scope to Binbrook, other members are happy to help you set it up and find things with it!
- Ten issues of our newsletter on line Event Horizon.
- Opportunities to participate in our public education programmes, including the possibility of giving shows at the McCallion Planetarium at McMaster University.
- Special group activities such as the Cosmology Discussion Group, Book Club etc.
- Telescope-making classes for those interested in building their own reflecting telescope.
- Members can take advantage of our telescope loaner program. Borrow an 8" DOB, a pair of Pentax binoculars or a 60mm spotting scope for up to 1 month to learn the basics of using a telescope and help decide if owning a scope is what you want to do and what type of scope might work best for you.
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New single panel brochure is now available online. |  |
2013 Events Brochure is now available online. (printable) |  |
Informative Welcome Booklet for new members and guests. Helpful information about the club, introduction to astronomy and equipment, and recommended books to help you get started. |
| Contact Us |
| Click on name of council member you wish to contact. This will automatically open your default email program with their email address inserted. |
| 2012-2013 HAA Council Members | |
| Jim Wamsley | Chair |
| Joe McArdle | Second chair |
| Bob Christmas | Secretary |
| Steve Germann | Treasurer |
| Matthew Mannering | Membership Director |
| John Gauvreau | Observing Director |
| Mario Carr | Public Education/Publicity |
| Ann Tekatch | Editor of the Event Horizon newsletter |
| Mike Jefferson | Recorder |
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Brenda Frederick Harvey Garden Keith Mann David Tym Leslie Webb | Councillors at large |
| Don Pullen | Webmaster |
Mailing Address | Meeting places | Observing sites |
P.O. Box 65578 Dundas ON L9H 6Y6 CANADA |
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