North Frontenac Amateur Astronomers

05/25/2026

hello everyone
Our monthly meeting of the North Frontenac amateur Astronomy club has been cancelled for this evening due to my unforeseen illness
Things happen when you don’t expect them, but I will send out another message when we will resume our meeting. Thank you for your understanding everyone
Gary

05/22/2026

This evening looks like a great night to view thee skies! We will be at the Astronomy Park this evening! Come and learn about all the constellations during the laser tour of the skies. We will also have our observatories open for viewing and fellow astronomers to answer your questions!
Looks like tomorrow night will be clouded out!

05/13/2026

Permanent lights are trendy, but most homeowners don’t know the real damage they cause!

From sleep disruption to lost night skies, light trespass and light pollution are real issues, and most people don’t even realize they’re contributing to it.

The good news? There are simple ways to fix it!

Read the full blog: https://darkskytexas.org/are-permanent-light-installations-darksky-friendly/

04/18/2026

Tonight’s event is cancelled due to weather!

This is our schedule of events for this year! If there are special astrological events we will post changes and additions on this site!

01/27/2026

This is our schedule of events for this year! If there are special astrological events we will post changes and additions on this site!

11/16/2025

On tonight's episode of the Sunday Night Astronomy Show:
Well.. we knew it had to come to an end sometime. Mike, Paul and I have agreed it's time to put this behinds us.. and start Year 7 :)
Six years ago, we began this journey, dedicating our Sunday nights to looking up and sharing the wonders of the cosmos with you. Reaching six years has been a huge commitment for us... and our families... (and of course, for our 4th musketeer, Rosanna and many special appearances by our story teller Curt) and we are so grateful to everyone in our community for being with us on this incredible ride.
So come share an hour with us as we talk a bit about what the show has meant to us, and where we hope to go in the future.
We'll also talk a bit about the recent Aurora, Mike will have his fine binocular target of the week, Paul will have another Rosanna's interesting fun fact, and we'll have your photo submissions to share.
That's all tonight, starting at 8pm AST, here on Facebook and on my YouTube channel :) We hope you can join us :)

11/09/2025

On tonight's episode of the Sunday Night Astronomy Show:

Many of you are just beginning to look up and enjoy the wonder.
Picture this… you’re under a beautiful, clear night sky. Now what?
Like anyone starting out in a hobby, we need to know what’s the best path for us to get the most enjoyment out of our time. Stargazing can become a wonderful hobby once you know where to start... using our eyes. Tonight, we invite back our friend and amateur astronomer Emma MacPhee to have an informal chat around the very basics of stargazing.
Also tonight, Mike is bringing back his binocular target of the week, Paul will deliver another interesting Rosanna's Fun Fact, I'll offer a view of what's up this week and I'll have your wonderful photo submissions to share.
That's all tonight on our family friendly episode of the Sunday Night Astronomy Show... broadcasting here, and on my YouTube channel, beginning at 8pm AT. We hope you can join us :)

11/02/2025

On tonight's episode of the Sunday Night Astronomy Show:

Telescopes can be an amazing tool to enjoy celestial treasures. Even the smallest of telescopes will provide a view of our Moon. But whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or spending your first evening looking up, you soon learn that successful nights depend on having the right accessories.
Join us tonight where we reveal our Top 9 Accessories that every telescope owner needs to help ensure a comfortable, safe, and truly rewarding night under the stars.
Also tonight, Mike is bringing back his binocular target of the week, Paul will deliver another interesting Rosanna's Fun Fact, I'll offer a view of what's up this week and I'll have you wonderful photo submissions to share.
That's all tonight on our family friendly episode of the Sunday Night Astronomy Show... broadcasting here, and on my YouTube channel, beginning at 8pm AT. We hope you can join us :)

10/27/2025

𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐫
𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟓 — 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

It is with the most profound sense of loss, a broken heart, and tears in my eyes, that I tell this beloved community of amateur astronomers that I lost my father today. As I write, it's painfully hard to look over at the empty chair in our office we shared for the last 23-years. He passed suddenly and unexpectedly. Thankfully, it happened here at Tele Vue, a place he loved, with people he loved, and even with a telescope in hand.

My father was a naturally joyous person. It was just his nature. No matter what was happening around him or to him personally or professionally, he always saw the bright side of in any situation. Not having that gift myself, I was both in awe and jealous of how he could let things go and just be a grateful, happy person. Maybe that's because my father always had the stars to look up to and, with that, felt comfortable with his little place in the Universe. Now he's among his beloved stars and I'm sure he loves the view.

I could not have wished for or been blessed with a more loving, caring, and nurturing father. I hope that every time that first day of the weekend comes, you'll please just spare a moment to think of him on "SaturNday."

— David Nagler