Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society

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Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society is an Astronomical League-affiliated club for astronomy enthusiasts in the East Tennessee area. SMAS provides monthly meetings at Pellissippi State Technical Community College in Knoxville, star parties at several locations, and a members-only Yahoo group. SMAS also has several loaner scopes for members including a 10-inch dobsonian, a 127mm Burgess Optical achromatic refractor with an LXD55 mount, and our newly refurbished 20-inch Dobsonian we term "Sasquatch."

Contents 1 Membership 2 Awards and Recognition 3 Clubs and Certification Programs 4 Outreach 5 External Links

Membership

Summary of the benefits of joining SMAS:

Affiliation with the Astronomical League and a subscription to the Reflector

Awards for completion of Astronomical League observing clubs

Access to the private, members-only Yahoo group for SMAS members

Access to the club's loaner scopes

Access to the club's library of astronomy-related books

Great fun enjoying astronomy with people of all ages and skill levels at local meetings and star parties

Participate in astronomy-related community events

• If would like to join SMAS you may either attend a meeting at PSTCC or mail the membership application to the address indicated on the form.*

Awards and Recognition

Clubs and Certification Programs

Outreach

External Links

Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society Website