Upcoming Events with HCAS
June Members Only Night!
Joe Dietzel will be giving a presentation on telescope mounts!
June Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
July Members Only Night!
Attention All HCAS Members! Tonight, we will be meeting just to talk, observe, and do activities all about astronomy! We will be meeting that the observatory at HCC unless we decide to switch locations. Keep an eye on this event for updates.
July Open House
Test your cosmic knowledge at our new quarterly trivia night with the chance to take home a prize!
August Members Only Night!
Attention All HCAS Members! Tonight, we will be meeting just to talk, observe, and do activities all about astronomy! We will be meeting that the observatory at HCC unless we decide to switch locations. Keep an eye on this event for updates.
August Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
September Members Only Night!
Attention All HCAS Members! Tonight, we will be meeting just to talk, observe, and do activities all about astronomy! We will be meeting that the observatory at HCC unless we decide to switch locations. Keep an eye on this event for updates.
September Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
October Members Only Night!
Attention All HCAS Members! Tonight, we will be meeting just to talk, observe, and do activities all about astronomy! We will be meeting that the observatory at HCC unless we decide to switch locations. Keep an eye on this event for updates.
October Open House
Test your cosmic knowledge at our new quarterly trivia night with the chance to take home a prize!
November Members Only Night!
Attention All HCAS Members! Tonight, we will be meeting just to talk, observe, and do activities all about astronomy! We will be meeting that the observatory at HCC unless we decide to switch locations. Keep an eye on this event for updates.
November Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
December Members Only Night!
Attention All HCAS Members! Tonight, we will be meeting just to talk, observe, and do activities all about astronomy! We will be meeting that the observatory at HCC unless we decide to switch locations. Keep an eye on this event for updates.
December Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
May Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
Please join us for a presentation on “Mobile Observatories”. These devices are rapidly becoming common tools in amateur astronomy. Come learn what they are and what they do. Rain or shine!
HCAS Annual Meeting
Today is the HCAS Annual Meeting! We will be reviewing the Annual Report, Voting for open positions and discussing what the future holds for the club! I hope you will join us, regardless of the forecast!
Review Agenda
Approve previous meeting minutes
Annual Report
Treasurers Report
The Year In Review
What's Coming Up for HCAS
Old Business:
Status of Relationship with HCC.
IDSW Review
New Business
Board and Treasurer Elections
In-Person Ballots
Updates to Website/Night Sky Network
Astrospheric Pro for HCAS Members!
Round Table
Adjourn
After the adjournment, we will have a general conversation about activities and media that we can put together for engagement in the future.
May Members Only Night!
Attention All HCAS Members! Tonight, we will be meeting just to talk, observe, and do activities all about astronomy! We will be meeting that the observatory at HCC unless we decide to switch locations. Keep an eye on this event for updates.
April Open House
Test your cosmic knowledge at our new quarterly trivia night with the chance to take home a prize!
April Members Only Night!
In celebration of International Dark Sky Week, we will gather at the Havre de Grace promenade near the Decoy Museum for an evening of stargazing with the local lights dimmed.
CANCELED: March Open House
Our apologies to Harford County residents. Due to circumstances outside of our control, our March Open House event is canceled. We are unable to access the observatory due to campus closure for spring break. We are looking for alternative schedules and options, but it will be difficult with short notice. We will reschedule the presentation for this month’s event:
SPECIAL EVENT: Rob Bayne will be giving a presentation on how the advances in smart telescopes make astrophotography easy and affordable for the average person.
CANCELED: March General Meeting
Members, this meeting is being canceled. We are unable to access the observatory due to campus closure for spring break. We are looking for alternative schedules and options, but it will be difficult with short notice.
March Members Only Night!
Attention All HCAS Members! Tonight, we will be meeting just to talk, observe, and do activities all about astronomy! We will be meeting that the observatory at HCC unless we decide to switch locations. Keep an eye on this event for updates.
February Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
SPECIAL EVENT - UPDATE: Keith Belzner will unfortunately have to reschedule the workshop, but we are still going to have an intro to astro imagining. Member Dr. Brent Mantooth will be presenting an intro to imaging, and additional members will have their imaging equipment there for you to view and ask questions about!
We will reschedule the workshop as soon as possible!
February Members Only Night!
Attention All HCAS Members! Tonight, we will be meeting just to talk, observe, and do activities all about astronomy! We will be meeting that the observatory at HCC unless we decide to switch locations. Keep an eye on this event for updates.
Canceled: January Open House
This event is canceled due to the weather forecast. Be safe and stay warm!
Clear Skies,
HCAS
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
Canceled: January General Meeting
This event is canceled due to the weather forecast. Be safe and stay warm!
Clear Skies,
HCAS
January Members Only Night!
Attention All HCAS Members! Tonight we will be meeting just to talk, observe, and do activities all about astronomy! We will be meeting that the observatory at HCC unless we decide to switch locations. Keep an eye on this event for updates.
December Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, December 6, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
November Open House 1
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, November 1, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
November General Meeting
Stick around after the meeting for a Presentation by member Jim Antetomaso on Pulsars and Quasars!
Review Agenda
Approve previous meeting minutes (Pending; I don't have them yet)
Treasurer's Report
Old Business:
T-Shirt's are here!
Make sure to pick yours up! (After the meeting and presentation.)
New Business:
Upcoming Outreach Events:
Emmorton Rec Center After-School STEM Program
No additional feedback yet.
Night at the Planetarium Spring Time!
Where: Southampton Middle School
When: Tuesday, March 3rd & Thursday, March 5th 7pm-9pm
Fallston Middle School
Open for a November or September data
6th Grade Science Class and families.
Girl Scout Troop
November 15
At the Observatory
Lack of update on the mount.
Potential Meeting/OH options with HCPL.
Round Table
Adjourn
September Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, September 27, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
September BOD Meeting
Review Agenda
Approve previous meeting minutes
Treasurer's Report
Old Business:
T-Shirt Arrival
Lack of update from HCC regarding Scope, MOU, and Security issue
New Business
Delegation of duties to search for alternate locations for events.
2026 Schedule
Planning
Change in scheduling to be more member focused?
Swap Meet Planning
Round Table
Adjourn
August Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, August 2, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
August General Meeting
Review Agenda
Approve previous meeting minutes
Old Business:
T-Shirt Orders
Order has shipped
New Business:
Upcoming Outreach Events:
Emmorton Rec Center After-School STEM Program
No additional feedback yet.
Black Forest Star Party
Registration opens Wednesday, 06Aug2025 at 0800.
19-21Sep2025
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-forest-star-party-2025-tickets-1474637593739
Discussion regarding the mount and scope in the dome.
Round Table
Adjourn
July Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, July 5, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
July BOD Meeting
Agenda:
Review Agenda
Approve previous meeting minutes
Treasurer's Report
Old Business:
T-Shirt Update
New Business
Financial Documentation/Location
Limited/Discounted memberships for those with financial hardship.
Round Table
Adjourn
June Open House
Everyone is invited to the HCAS Open House on Saturday, June 7, 2025. HCAS members will have their telescopes in the parking lot in front of the Observatory for observing planets, stars and nebulae. The large telescope in the dome will also be available. Stay tuned for updates on presentations and other activities!
