Our meetings are held at 7:00pm on the third Tuesday of the months of September through June at the Laurel Manor Recreation Center. No meetings are held in July or August.

Our next meeting is at 7:00pm, Tuesday, December 16th at the Laurel Manor Recreation Center. This meeting is for "members only" and will be our annual Christmas Party. Please bring a dish of finger foods for about 10 people and BYOB.

Several times a year we host Starry Starry Night events. Our next event is scheduled for Saturday, February 28th 2009. Telescopes and other astronomy devices are set up for the general public to be exposed to the wonders of the universe. Often we are joined by another astronomy club. All members with or without a telescope are encouraged to participate and share their knowledge with the attendees. These events are often well attended. For all star gazers, to find The Villages on the internet go to: http://itouchmap.com/latlong . To locate The Villages viewing site, input + 28.932 deg. North Latitude, - 81.996 deg. West Longitude into the appropriate boxes.

Mission Statement

The Villages Astronomy Club is open to all The Villages residents and their guests having an interest in astronomy. Our monthly meetings focus on sharing our knowledge and learning about the latest theories and developments in astronomy. Our goal is to develop community programs and encourage member participation in an effort to enhance our members' and community's awareness of our solar system and universe.

M78 NGC2068 NEBULA

SSRO Messier 78/NGC2068 Nebula

HORSEHEAD NEBULA

IN THE CENTER OF THE TRIFID NEBULA

Credit & Copyright: Daniel Lopez (Observatorio del Teide)