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The night sky is calling you

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The night sky is calling you

Online Presentation January 15

For those who want to get in touch with some of the latest technologies going on in astronomy, join this special online Zoom meeting on January 15, 2022 (Saturday) at 2:00 p.m. CST. Dr. Gabe Brammer will present his work using gravitational lensing to detect a concealed supernova. Brammer has a PhD in astronomy from Yale and has worked around the globe at various astronomy facilities. He is currently in Denmark, and will be joining us from there for this live presentation sponsored jointly by the Ames Area Amateur Astronomers (AAAA) and the Des Moines Astronomical Society (DMAS). Some of you may already know that Gabe grew up in Des Moines, and his father has been a member of DMAS for some time. For more details see the AAAA website. To connect to the Zoom meeting, click this LINK shortly before 2:00 p.m. CST on January 15. 


To view a video recording of this great program, click the link below and enter the passcode (must include the "?" at start and "." at end). 


https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/GofF2CrFqUKXu62hrgXLkNh61T-K3DaQzHiQg95EoIk-kRzGJKUh5iIEBGp1pQ-_.A4h_sPluaO7jlCG2 


Access Passcode: ?NMg9CA.

Gabe Brammer, PhD

COVID-19 Concerns

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have cancelled all 2021 events at Ashton Observatory, including Saturday Public Nights and private group events. We are disappointed, but everyone’s health and safety naturally comes first. 

Please follow official guidelines about how to protect yourself and others. We are all in this together, and need to act with consideration for how to take care of each other. Stay well.

Check back here to see any updates that might apply to future DMAS events. 

Exploring the Night Sky over Central Iowa

 When normal activities resume, this is what we say about DMAS:  The Des Moines Astronomical Society is a club of amateur astronomers dedicated to sharing their passion for astronomy with visitors to Ashton Observatory located in dark skies northeast of Des Moines. The Observatory is open to the public each Saturday evening, April through October. Admission is free, and for all ages. Saturday Public Nights begin at 8:00 p.m. with a classroom presentation. Stargazing through the large telescopes in our two domes at Ashton Observatory follow the classroom program as sky conditions allow. 

Saturday Public Nights

Saturday evenings from April through October offer programs and stargazing for the general public. Free admission.  The classroom action begins at 8:00 p.m.

Private Groups

Schedule a private visit for your group, club, students, family, to experience the night sky away from urban light pollution. 

Daytime visits are also available.

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