Welcome to the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers [NEWSTAR] website.
NEWSTAR is a member society of the Astronomical League. We are dedicated to promoting amateur astronomy. Our informal meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM, classroom or the Barlow Planetarium - University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley(map) in Menasha, Wisconsin, check calendar for meeting room information. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. All meetings are open to the public. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting. Additional information about NEWSTAR can be found on the About page.
Benefits of membership in NEWSTAR
The benefits of membership are probably the strongest reason for joining. When you join NEWSTAR you are entitled to:
Membership in the Astronomical League.
Full Voting privileges
- 10" (250 mm) computerized Dobsonian
- 10" (250 mm) computerized "GOTO" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- 11" (280 mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope mounted in a dome on a clock driven mount.
- Coronado PST Solar Telescope
Attend club star parties at club observing sites.
4 quarterly issues of Astronomical League's newsletter The Reflector.
Reduced subscription rates to Sky & Telescope and Astronomy Magazine.
10% discount on astronomy books through the Astronomical League Book Service.
Visit NEWSTAR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/newstarmembers
Visit NEWSTAR on Discord: https://discord.gg/ukTwkNqcNu
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JOIN
2024 NEWSTAR printable Membership/Renewal form now available(click here for form)
December 2023 Skymap now available: http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html
YouTube: December What's up in the Night sky constellations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsHsXBmTzGU
YouTube: December other events in the night sky (NASA YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skrh7R1Gzvo
NEW-Star Events
WOW 2024 is confirmed for June 6th through the 9th. Registration will begin in February 2024.
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November 25th, 6:30-9:30pm Barlow Family Night(observing) more info: https://uwosh.edu/barlow/special-events/
December 13/14th, Geminid Meteor Shower peaks
December 20th, NEWSTAR meeting 7-9pm, Barlow Planetarium
March 23rd 2024, Sheboygan Swap 'n' Sell, 9am-1pm, Sheboygan airport
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2024 Star Parties around the midwest/country.
February 5th-11th, Winter Star Party in the Florida Keys/West Summerland Key(more info)
April 5th-9th, Texas Star Party, Latham Spring Camp and Retreat Center, Aquilla Texas(more info)
June 6th-9th, Wisconsin Observers Weekend at Hartman Creek State Park, sponsored by NEWSTAR(more info)
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Upcoming astronomy conventions:
May 17th-18th 2024, NPMAS in Green Bay hosting the NCRAL regional Astronomical League convention, details TBA
July 17th-20th 2024, Kansas City hosting the ALCON national Astronomical League convention, details TBA
June 25th-28th 2025, ALCON national Astronomical League convention being held at Ruby's Inn & Convention Center, Bryce Canyon National Park Utah, details TBA
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