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NAAA. Northern Arizona Astronomy Association. Who Are We?. The NAU Observatory. Atmospheric Research Observatory established 1952 Dr. Arthur Adel, NAU Professor. The Telescope. 24-inch Cassegrain Reflector Observes in Infrared wavelengths Built in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Friday Nights.
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NAAA Northern Arizona Astronomy Association
The NAU Observatory • Atmospheric Research Observatory established 1952 • Dr. Arthur Adel, NAU Professor
The Telescope • 24-inch Cassegrain Reflector • Observes in Infrared wavelengths • Built in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Friday Nights • Open House Nights • every cloudless Friday evening • from 7:30-10:00 pm
Special Programs • Arrange 14 days in advance • Modest fee
Special Considerations • Flagstaff Elevation 6,980 feet with a steep stair climb • Open year-round no matter the temperature • Cold winter nights
Events • April 1, 2002 Elderhostel Group in the Soccer Field • April 4, 2002 First Thursday of the Month Meeting at 5:30 pm • April 18, 2002 Third Thursday of the Month Speaker at 6:00 pm • Ed Anderson (NAAA club sponsor), Helioseismology
NAAA at Northern Arizona University • Student Organization • Open to Anyone who Loves the Stars • Flagstaff Climate & Elevation Ideal Star Gazing Location • Flagstaff Community Promotes & Supports Astronomy