South Jersey Astronomy Club

Welcome to the South Jersey Astronomy Club's website. SJAC serves those with an interest in astronomy throughout the area, including Cape May, Salem, Gloucester, Cumberland and Atlantic Counties in New Jersey.

Here you will find important information regarding our Club, as well as information pertaining to our upcoming events, meetings and our sky watch sessions. Browse the gallery of photographs taken by some of our members, or you can link to other astronomy websites, or learn a few tips on deep sky observing. We also host the Spring and Fall South Jersey Star Party, regional weekend gatherings for astronomy enthusiast.

April 9, 2010 (Friday)
PUBLIC SKYWATCH AT BELLEPLAIN

The Public Skywatch scheduled for Friday April 9, 2010 will be a GO if skies are clear.
Check this web site on the afternoon of this event for the weather call.

The club will host a public skywatch at Belleplain State Forest on Friday, April 9, 2010 (rain-date Saturday April 10, 2010). The skywatch begins about 7:30, and admission is free! Once inside Belleplain State Forest, just follow the signs to the public parking lot (free) and then walk the short distance on to the observing field.

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March 11, 2010 (Thursday)
MONTHLY SJAC MEETING

The next monthly SJAC meeting will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM.

We will meet at the Atlantic County Library branch in Egg Harbor Township. The library is located at 1 Swift Ave in Egg Harbor Township just off of Ocean Heights Avenue (county Road 559 alt) between English Creek Avenue & Zion Rd. Click Here for directions.

All are welcome at the monthly meeting, so whether you're a club member or just getting started in astronomy, feel free to attend! If you are interested in joining SJAC, here is more information.

SJAC Spring Star Party
April 15 - 18, 2010

The 2010 South Jersey Spring Star Party will take place over the weekend of April 15 - 18, 2010. The SJAC Spring Star Party is a "no frills" event, and includes camping out on the observing field at Belleplain State Forest.