Co-chairperson Mike Keefe hosted the online meeting using the Zoom platform
37 participants
Indoor Meeting: “Building a Remotely-Operable Observatory” by former RAC members Michael and Lehnanne Kidd. Michael and Lehnanne live in an RV as they travel the country. They have built an observatory in New Mexico that they use remotely.
Business
Treasury Report. The report was provided by Treasurer Steve Izzo.
Membership is at an all-time high and may necessitate our expanding our account on Membership Works, the service that helps manage our membership online.
Membership – 281 total (183+2*49)
- 183 single memberships
- 49 family memberships
Balances
- $926.30 in business checking
- $14,262.81 in savings
- $239.91 in special purpose checking
Astronomy Days. Report provided by Mike Keefe.
Astronomy Days will be held online only on Jan 29-30. Members will have an opportunity to present a talk online, and exhibits that can be done online will be possible. Please look for announcements on groups.io with more information and signups.
Astronomical League. Report provided by Doug Lively.
The AL has rolled out some new observing programs for imagers, including a Master Imager award. Please see astroleague.org for information about these programs.
Upcoming Activities.
Oct 25: Troubleshooting Your Imaging Setup via Zoom. Please see announcements on groups.io.
Nov 13: RACOBS
Nov 19: Imaging Special Interest Group meeting via Zoom.
Nov 20: Indoor meeting via Zoom. Topic TBA.
