Computers & Astronomy

Join the Ames Area Amateur Astronomers for its monthly educational program on Saturday, March 17, beginning at 7:30 p.m.  The meeting is held at the Story County Conservation Center at McFarland Park (56461 180th Street) northeast of Ames, and the public is invited to attend. Following the presentation, participants will move to the observatory for star gazing if weather permits.  

 The March program will be about “Computers and Astronomy.” There is a plethora of astronomy programs and apps available to the amateur astronomer’s community. Join us for an overview of software packages that are available for observing satellites, planetarium software, astrophotography, or searching for extraterrestrial life.  (Many are free!) Some of our club members have used this software and can give valuable user information and feedback. 

Ames Area Amateur Astronomers hold activities year-round for club members and the general public. There’s a whole universe out there waiting to be explored, and much of it can be seen from your own backyard! Visit www.amesastronomers.org for additional information.

For more information about this or other programs, contact Story County Conservation at 515-232-2516 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday), emailconservation@storycounty.com or visit www.storycountyconservation.org.