Magic Valley Astronomical Society

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Home Members .Officers .By-Laws .Newsletter Events (PDF) S.H.A.R.E. Astro Photos Contact Us Gloal Links .Heavens Above .Sky Chart Local Links .Bruneau Dunes .Centennial Observatory .Faulkner Planetarium .Norman Herrett		Since 1976, MVAS has promoted Astronomy education in Southern Idaho. Annual Membership is $20.00 for individuals, $20.00 for families, $10.00 for students. You receive many benefits by joining MVAS, such as: Learn from the insights and experience of the valley's best astronomers, and enjoy thier telescopes! FREE subscription to the quarterly Astronomical League newsletter, The Reflector. Recieve discounts for both Astronomy and Sky and Telescope magazines. Receive 10% discounts on selected Astronomy Publications. Use of the two club loaner telescopes. Work with the Centennial Observatory on thier monthly star parties. Train to operate the Herrett Telescope! The Magic Valley Astronmical Society meets the second Saturday of every month in Twin Falls, at the College of Southern Idaho, Herrett Center at 7:00 PM. We observe afterward, weather permitting, at the Centennial Observatory.

Kimberly Lat: 42.538 Lon: -114.364 Alt: 1200 TZ: MST
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