A schedule of these events appears in the ASWA Diary . Astronomy Classes Free Astronomy Classes for beginners are held immediately prior to most Ordinary Meetings. These provide the beginners and new members with an introduction to the major areas of astronomy and are also useful to existing members who are seeking to expand their knowledge into new areas. Visitors are welcome.
Visitors are welcome.
Members' Observing Nights ASWA arranges monthly Members' Nights , usually at the site of its proposed Observatory. They are usually scheduled on the Saturday night nearest to last quarter. Deep Sky Nights Deep-sky observing nights are held each month at the home of ASWA member Marty Stamatis in Helena Valley. Naturally, the emphasis is on observing deep-sky objects, but it is also an enjoyable social occasion. It begins at sunset and continues until cloud, rain or exhaustion puts an end to the night's observing.