Charlie Elliott Chapter Meeting Minutes
Saturday, March 08, 2008

See photos and additional information about the meeting here.

Charlie Elliott Chapter (CEC) Meeting Minutes: March 08, 2008

ATTENDANCE:

Twenty-two guests and members enjoyed the March meeting at the Charlie Elliott Visitor’s Center. Thanks for coming everyone!

AWARDS:

The brainchild of Jim Honeycutt, the CE ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES "secretly" established an award Jim named the LARRY in honor of Larry Owens for his inspiration and encouragement to us all for imaging.
http://ceastronomy.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=837

For the SURPRISE first ever presentation of the LARRY, it was a TIE:

Theo Ramakers and Jonathan Wood each received a LARRY as the directors
of the movies they have made from astronomy images.

The awarding of the LARRY by our chapter is all for FUN, INSPIRATION, and SINCERE APPRECIATION.

Congratulations to ALL THREE of you!

BUSINESS:

Director, Larry Owens, reminded everyone that “CE Elections” are coming up in May and that all three positions are open. Debbie Jones will act as the Election Committee (of one). Please E-mail her if you would care to self-nominate:

Debbie @ CEastronomy.org

A review of SPACE CAMP at Hightower Trail Elementary in Conyers, GA was given by Clevis, Theo, and Jon. Information, images and a movie are available in the new “AstroImager Gallery”.

http://www.ceastronomy.org/gallery/main.php

Programs Scheduled:

April 5: “The Planet Jupiter” by Dr. Richard Schmude.

May 17: JAKES DAY all day (Volunteers????), Elections, Lunar Program by Theo Ramakers. If you would care to volunteer for our part of JAKES DAY, contact:

Secretary@CEastronomy.org

SUNSET ALERT was given.

2008 schedule for the remaining CE Meetings is:

Apr. 5, May 17 (JAKES DAY & Election of Officers), Jun. 7, Jul. 26, Aug. 30, Sep. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29, Dec. 27.

FEATURE PRESENTATION:

“Chichen Itza” by Steve Bieger. This month, Steve took us on a FASCINATING, astronomy oriented tour of Chichen Itza, which stands for "At the mouth of the well of the Itza". It is the Mayan village on the upper Yucatan Peninsula. Most of us can now count in Mayan base 20, except for Larry and Steve who are still stuck in HEX. THANKS STEVE – WONDERFUL!

CURRENT EVENTS:

Clevis Jones covered Auroras, Space shuttle’s Atlantis’ and STS-122’s Columbus mission and Discovery’s & STS-123’s mission, some images taken by the HIRISE camera currently orbiting Mars, Cassini’s discovery that Rhea has rings, and closed with Theo Ramakers movie of the CE members’ Total Lunar Eclipse” imaging effort.

And on behalf of everyone who attended ...
TO THE HANDS THAT PREPARED THE WONDERFUL FOOD - MANY DELICIOUS THANKS!!!
Thank you Alesia & CEWMA.

Images of the meeting can be seen here:
http://ceastronomy.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=736

OBSERVING SESSION:

Several brave souls did brave the chill to do some observing.

MEETING DATES AND PROGRAMS:

April 5, 5:00 p.m. "The Planet Jupiter"
Lecture.  The 2006-2007 apparition of the planet Jupiter was filled with interesting atmospheric phenomena.  Please join Dr. Richard Schmude, Jupiter coordinator for the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, for a fascinating presentation on the giant planet Jupiter.  Everyone is welcome.
Place: Charlie Elliott Visitor's Center

May 17, JAKES DAY at CE (volunteers needed), Election of CE officers, Lunar Program by Theo Ramakers.

For Meeting updates, Directions, Links, & Live broadcasts: PLEASE check the CEastronomy website for the most current information !

http://www.CEastronomy.org

Submitted:

Clevis Jones, CE Recording Secretary

Secretary@CEastronomy.org

Last Updated Tuesday, March 11, 2008