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 Program
The public is fascinated by the search for extraterrestrial life. What have we found—or not found—so far, and what might the next few decades bring?
Join the Astronomical Society of Kansas City for the August General Meeting on August 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Royall Hall on the UMKC campus. The featured speaker will be ASKC member Jay Manifold. His presentation “The Search for Extraterrestrial Life” will cover both direct investigation in our own Solar System and the remote sensing for signs of life on extra-solar planets. It will also discuss public reaction to possible findings, including negative results.
Manifold
Schedule
Saturday, August 23, 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
There will be no meeting in September. Instead, members should plan to attend the annual picnic on September 27. See your Cosmic Messenger for details. The next general meeting will be held on October 25, 2025, at Royall Hall.
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