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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: Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
 Location: Willow Recreation Center (Hoffman Estates Park District)
3600 Lexington Drive (at Algonquin Road)
Hoffman Estates, IL (we meet in the lower level gym)
 Speaker: Roger Kolman, Ph.D
 Affiliation: AAVSO Speakers' Bureau and Harper College
 Title:
The Value of Visual Observations of Variable Stars
 Abstract: With emphasis on CCD photometry these days, there is a vital need for visual observations using inexpensive optical equipment. As a member of AAVSO Council, he will be promoting this side of observing along with public education on the subject.

Information on previous programs can be found here:
http://pinky.bio.aps.anl.gov/NSAwiki/ProgramSchedule

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

Friday, January 27, 2012, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake, Illinois - The Northwest Suburban Astronomers will be participating in the McHenry County Conservation District program "Nature at Night." More information can be found here.
A location map is at this link (site #13 on map). There is no cost to attend and registration is not required. Contact Prairieview Education Center at (815) 479-5779 if you have any questions.
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NSA Wiki

Visit the NSA Wiki pages here.  This page is no longer used.

Yahoo group

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

Clear Sky Chart

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."

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