Vermont Astronomical Society at Brownell Library

Mankind, in its recorded and reported history has always looked to the stars. For guidance, for inspiration, for wonder, and for fear. Because we look up, and because we are never satisfied with how we do a thing, the way we do it has constantly evolved. We will delve into the history of ground based observatories, particularly ones that brought innovation or daring feats of engineering, and bold ideas. Also expanding into how we see the stars without mirrors and lenses, such as radioastronomy, and even observatories that can look at the stars from within the bowels of the Earth. Following the main presentation, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month  by Terri Zittritsch.