Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the Universe or we are not.
Both are equally terrifying.

— Arthur C. Clarke

NJAG Monthly Meeting

Event Date: 
Repeats every month on the second Wednesday until Thu Mar 12 2020 .
Wed, 09/11/2019 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Wed, 10/09/2019 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Wed, 11/13/2019 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Wed, 01/08/2020 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Wed, 02/12/2020 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Please note that spring break at Montclair State has been extended and onsite classes have been cancelled until further notice. As a result our weekly Telescope Nights and monthly meetings are currently on hold. Our events and programs will hopefully resume in the near future as the situation allows.  Updates will be posted here and on our Facebook page.

 

Monthly meetings of the NJAG are free and open to the public - all are welcomed. Meetings usually feature a presentation about astronomy or space science by an amateur or professional astronomer. Click "Read More" below for details!

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. (except August); light refreshments will be served. Meeting will be held at Montclair State University in the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences (CELS). This is the new large white building next to Richardson Hall and Science Hall. NJAG will usually meet in room 110 on the first floor (this is the room off on the left hand side at the back of the main lobby area). Note occasionally when room 110 is not available, we meet in room 207 on the second floor at the top of the stairs. 

 

Montclair State University, CELS Building, 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, NJ. For directions, click on 'Directions' at top of the page.

 

Click Here for information on some of our past events and presentations.

Medieval Astronomy at the March NJAG meeting

DanteAt the March meeting of the North Jersey Astronomical Group our guest speaker will be MSU Professor EmeritaMary Lou West Dr. Mary Lou West. Her presentation will be "Medieval Astronomy: What Dante Knew in 1300 AD." In The Divine Comedy Dante and Beatrice are guided by Virgil to explore the realms of Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. They discuss good deeds, bad behavior, and the latest astronomy theories of the early fourteenth century. These are what Copernicus revolutionized two hundred years later.


The meeting will be at the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences (CELS) building, room 110.


February Meeting: Aurora!

 

AuroraWednesday February 12, the NJAG astronomy club meeting at 8 PM in CELS 110 will feature Gregg Waldron (NWJAA and UACNJ) speaking on “The Northern Lights.”

Winter Solstice Celebration

Winter SolsticeOn Wednesday, December 11 at 8 pm, the NJAG will be having its annual Winter Solstice celebration in the CELS Building room 110. Everyone is encouraged to bring snacks and shareables. There will be a short meeting to discuss business matters but other than that it is a time to gather, enjoy some good food and friendship!

Mars at October Meeting

Mars


Mars through the Dust

 

At the October 9 NJAG meeting our guest speaker will be Clif Ashcraft from Amatuer Astronomers Inc. He will talk about his images of the red planet and the recent massive dust storm.