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Birmingham Astronomical Society
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Birmingham Astronomical Society in Birmingham, Alabama aims at educating the public about astronomy. The society was founded in 1977 by a group of astronomers. Birmingham Astronomical Society organizes meetings, seminars and events related to astronomy. For those who are interested in astronomy can visit attend the meeting organized in their center. One can also become the member of this society. The members include students, researchers and people from various profession.
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It is one of the most reputed society of Birmingham. The society organize weekly meetings. In 1970's a group of amateur astronomers felt that an astronomy club must be formed to educate the common people about astronomy. With this idea in mind the Birmingham Astronomical Society was formed in 1977. Since its origin the society has gone through sea change and is now become the most reputed club of the city. Astronomy enthusiast will find this society very interesting. One can also attend the weekly meetings of organized by the society.
Reputed people from the field of astronomy conducts the seminars and events. Attending the meetings and events organized by Birmingham Astronomical Society is going to be very informative. The venue of the meetings is generally at Samford University Planetarium. Normally the timing is 7pm. To become a member of this society you need not to have a knowledge about astronomy. Anyone can have the membership of Birmingham Astronomical Society. For families the cost is $25 for a year and for an individual the cost is $20. Special discounts are for students.
The monthly observation of the society is called star parties which is held at Chandler Mountain. This society has helped the common people to know more about astronomy. If you are planning to have a long vacation in Birmingham then, you can attend the meetings and events of Birmingham Astronomical Society.
For any information call on the following number: 205-956-5631.
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