In the second half of the book Hale compares Comet Hale-Bopp with past comets, discusses the likely future of the comet, and gives information about viewing the comet. The book concludes with a series of appendices that cover such things as sources, a time line, a glossary, and more. No special qualifications are required for membership. You do not need prior knowledge of astronomy or own any equipment. Members helping members is a very real aspect of our club, as the many friends we have in clubs throughout the area will attest.
Meetings are informal and informative.
One of our main objectives is to bring the science of astronomy to the public and schools. Come join the discussions about the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. View a galaxy millions of light years away.