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Welcome

The Northwest Suburban Astronomers is based in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago. With a wide range of interests, experience, and equipment, our membership is over 150, making us one of the largest astronomy clubs in the mid-west. Here you can find out about our public meetings, star parties, and the benefits of becoming a member. Thanks for visiting, and clear skies.

Next NSA Meeting - Open to the Public

Date: February 26, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

Location: Willow Recreation Center
3600 Lexington Drive (at Algonquin Road), Hoffman Estates, IL

Speaker: Greg Buchwald
Title: 2009 Solar Eclipse in China

Abstract:

For further information and the schedule for future meetings, please consult our wiki page at
http://pinky.bio.aps.anl.gov/NSAwiki/ProgramSchedule

NSA Star Parties (all are open to the public at no cost)

Saturday, April 10, 2010 in cooperation with the McHenry County Conservation District at Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, Shelter #2 (on the east side of Illinois Route 23, North of the town of Marengo) http://www.mccdistrict.org/web/map.htm. More details shortly.
Saturday, April 24, 2010, National Astronomy Day at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. More details shortly.

NSA Wiki

Visit the NSA Wiki pages here.

Yahoo group

Visit the member's yahoo group here. (The yahoo group is a resource for NSA members)

Northwest Suburban Astronomers is a not-for-profit corporation chartered by the State of Illinois "to cultivate, foster and promote interest and participation in astronomy."