General Meetings

ASKC General Meetings are usually held at the UMKC Volker Campus in Royall Hall, Room 111, on the fourth Saturday of each month — except:

  • September: Members-only picnic (no regular meeting)
  • November: Saturday prior to Thanksgiving
  • December: Annual holiday party (no regular meeting)

The night begins with 30-Minute Astronomy (a short program on an introductory topic), followed by a meet and greet with light refreshments. ASKC's library will be open for browsing and material checkout. The meeting format typically includes welcome and introductions, guest speaker presentation, Q&A, and then general announcements and business items.

Meetings are free and open to the public.

 

This Month's Speaker

ASKC Vice-President Dave Walden will present on "smart" telescopes. He will discuss a few current models and compare with traditional amateur telescopes.

 

Walden

 

Schedule

Saturday, March 22, 2025

  • 6:00 PM: 30-Minute Astronomy
  • 6:30 PM: Refreshments and Library open
  • 7:00 PM: General Meeting and Program

 

Location

Royall Hall, UMKC, 800 East 52nd Street, Kansas City, Missouri

Free parking is available in the garage south of 52nd Street.

Enter Royall Hall via the east doors under the pedestrian bridge.

Virtual option: ASKC members will receive an invitation to participate via Zoom.

 

Upcoming Meetings

The next general meetings will be held on April 26, and May 24, 2025 at Royall Hall.

 

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