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[[File:Cas_seal.gif|right|thumb|280px|The official logo of the Cheyenne Astonomical Society]]'''Cheyenne Astonomical Society''' was formed in December of 1986. The CAS is for people interested in astronomy who want to share their experiences and increase their knowledge about astronomy. Members are not required to own any equipment or to have any knowledge of astronomy. Your basic curiosity about astronomy is all you need. We hold a monthly gathering at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Weather permitting, we hold "Wyoming Skies"; where we have an informal tour of the stars and planets visible to the unaided eye. Telescope viewing is also provided if the weather permits. Observing sessions for special occasions, such as meteor showers, comets or eclipses are also planned when the opportunity arises. The CAS also holds an annual star party at Foxpark Wyoming (The Weekend Under The Stars)  
[[File:Cas_seal.gif|right|thumb|280px|The official logo of the Cheyenne Astonomical Society]]'''Cheyenne Astonomical Society''' was formed in December of 1986. The CAS is for people interested in astronomy who want to share their experiences and increase their knowledge about astronomy. Members are not required to own any equipment or to have any knowledge of astronomy. Your basic curiosity about astronomy is all you need. We hold a monthly gathering at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Weather permitting, we hold "Wyoming Skies"; where we have an informal tour of the stars and planets visible to the unaided eye. Telescope viewing is also provided if the weather permits. Observing sessions for special occasions, such as meteor showers, comets or eclipses are also planned when the opportunity arises. The CAS also holds an annual star party at Foxpark Wyoming (The Weekend Under The Stars)  
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The League's mission is "To Promote the Science of Astronomy" by:
 
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*Fostering astronomical education.
 
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*Providing incentives for astronomical observation and research.
 
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*Assisting communication among amateur astronomical societies.
 
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Their basic goal is to encourage an interest in astronomy (and especially amateur astronomy) throughout America. Many people have seen pictures of the other planets in our Solar System from spacecraft, but have no idea that they too can see these objects with a telescope. We want people to get access to telescopes, whether it is through their local astronomical society, school, or their own instruments, and use them to view the beauty in the heavens.
 
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The mission of the Astronomical League is clearly stated in the masthead: to promote the science of Astronomy. The major benefit of belonging to this organization is receiving the quarterly newsletter, The Reflector, which keeps you in touch with amateur activities all over the country. The chance to meet the people you read about there occurs during our annual National Convention, or at one of the ten regional conventions that the AL sponsors.
 
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The easiest way to become part of the AL is to join one of our member societies close to you. A benefit of membership in this society is membership in the Astronomical League and part of your society dues goes to pay for your Reflector subscription.
 
==Membership==
==Membership==

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The official logo of the Cheyenne Astonomical Society
Cheyenne Astonomical Society was formed in December of 1986. The CAS is for people interested in astronomy who want to share their experiences and increase their knowledge about astronomy. Members are not required to own any equipment or to have any knowledge of astronomy. Your basic curiosity about astronomy is all you need. We hold a monthly gathering at Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Weather permitting, we hold "Wyoming Skies"; where we have an informal tour of the stars and planets visible to the unaided eye. Telescope viewing is also provided if the weather permits. Observing sessions for special occasions, such as meteor showers, comets or eclipses are also planned when the opportunity arises. The CAS also holds an annual star party at Foxpark Wyoming (The Weekend Under The Stars)

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Membership

The Cheyenne Astronomical Society (CAS) was formed in December of 1986. The club is active and usually meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. 

What are some of the benefits of membership in the CAS?

Monthly meetings at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens in Lions Park.


Co-sponsor (along with the Laramie Astronomical Society and Space Observers) of the Annual ?Weekend Under the Stars? at Foxpark, Wyoming. This event has become a major star party in the region.


Members receive the monthly newsletter of the CAS, "The Cosmic Babbler".


Members have access to star parties at Camp Jack in the spring, summer and fall.


Members are eligible for discount subscriptions to Astronomy and Sky and Telescope magazines and some of their products.


A chance to swap lies with other fellow astronomy enthusiasts.


Awards and Recognition

Outreach

The Cheyenne Astronomical Society is associated with and or members of the following organizations, Front Range Astonomical Supercluster, Laramie Astronomical Society and Space Observers, The Planetary Society, Wyoming Infrared Observatory, and Astronomical League.

External Links

Cheyenne Astonomical Society Website

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