Sometimes we get articles that are time-sensitive and need to be posted for a short period of time. Sometimes we get articles that don't fit the usual categories we put articles into. You'll find both kinds of articles here.
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Written by Charlie Hein
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Sunday, 09 November 2008 23:00 |
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Hello Folks! 
As you've probably noticed, we've run a little short of fresh content for the club website lately. I'm writing today to make an official request for club members and other interested parties to submit articles for posting on the website. We are looking for product reviews, observing reports, how-to articles or any other type of content that can be posted on the site for our readers to enjoy. In particular, we would really be interested in seeing articles of a recurring nature, such as an recurring article on what is going to be in the sky for a particular month. If you've always wanted to be a columnist this could be your stepping stone! Seriously, we can really use your help. You don't have to be a great writer - we will function as your "editor" and make certain that your article is spell checked, factual and easy to read. You do not have to be a web guru at all - we can take your information in many forms (such as a Word document or email) and get it online with no trouble at all. While we would like for you to provide any pictures your article would need (and in the case of a "how-to" or product review it's pretty much essential that you provide some images), we can always use stock photos to dress up your article if you don't have any pictures to share. What we cannot do without is your input. If you would like to help out in this way, please contact us at info@sfaaa.com, and we'll get back to you to work out the details! thanks, Charlie |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 20 May 2008 13:02 |
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Google Maps to some of our Dark Sites: Fox Astronomical Observatory
SFAAA Area 27 Dark Sky Site
SFAAA Area 27 North Dark Sky Site
Also we have created a Google Earth overlay with all our observing sites. SFAAA Observing Sites Google Earth Overlay
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Written by Gary Bloom
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Monday, 19 May 2008 19:31 |
The Brandon Refractor
(The History of the Brandon Refractor and the Fox Astronomical Observatory)
(Gary Bloom ? May 2000)
In the late 1960s, Dr. Joseph Dennison Fox, Professor of Astronomy and History, completed his tenure at the University of Puerto Rico, and with his wife Sylvia, retired to North Miami, near Miami Gardens Drive and US-1. He brought with him an optical tube assembly for a 6-inch f/15 refractor. This telescope, in its updated and restored state, now resides in the Fox Observatory, on the grounds of Markham Park. The lens and original tube assembly were built by Chester Brandon, renowned as a designer of eyepieces and objective lenses. (The lens was ground from special blanks made by Dow-Corning. The uniqueness of the glass and the increased air space and thickness qualified the lens for a new patent.) In the late 1950s, Brandon decided to move to the mainland to conduct business, and wanted to find a home for his creation. Brandon was a neighbor and friend of the Fox'es in the San Juan area, and during a visit to the Fox home, talk of what was to happen to this unique instrument came up. |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 01 January 2003 00:00 |
The Fox Observatory & South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association
The South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association was founded in 1965, with as its principal motivation to provide information and create an opportunity to participate. Ever since, its members have been bringing the universe closer to all South Floridians. From the innocent wonder of the children to the amazement of the adults, every night is another great adventure. |
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