The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area
The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area (A.S.T.R.A.) is open to anyone who
is interested in astronomy and space sciences. Members are of all ages and all levels of experience.
Many are novices, some are advanced observers. Beginners are especially welcome.
A.S.T.R.A. is associated with The Robert J. Novins Planetarium
Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ.

Links to ASTRA's Web site Pages

Become a Member  - Archived "Astral Projections" - ByLaws - Club Contacts

  Club Loaner Telescopes -  Library of Books & DVD's - Gallery & Event Photos - ASTRA Wear

 Members Astronomy Items for Sale -  Links to Astronomy Related Sites  



Message Boards - Members and non-members, check for the latest information on ASTRA's events and post questions.

Meetings, Events, and Star Party Schedule - See what ASTRA has planed for this year.

Directions to our Meetings & Observing Sites - Find out where to go and how to get there.

The Night Sky Planner - Check out what astronomical objects to observe tonight.

Coyle Field Observing Weather - Find out what the weather conditions are for observing in South-East New Jersey.

July 2010 Celestial Events: supplied by J. Randolph Walton - See a list of astronomical events for this month.







 



Next Meeting

"No Meeting August 14th"

2010 ASTRA Summer Picnic

<>This year’s ASTRA summer picnic will be on Saturday August 7th at 3:00pm to 7:00pm
and it will be held at John Endreson’s house.
Members and their families are welcome. The cost will be $5.00 per person and $15.00 per family.
You can mail your payment or bring it with you when you arrive.
Please RSVP by sending an e-mail to oldjedi2001@msn.com
or by leaving a message on the ASTRA hotline 609-971-8493 

We will have the basics, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Grilled Chicken, Pasta, and an assortment of cold salads.
In addition, soda, juice, beer, and wine will be available.
If someone wants to bring some additional food items, they can do that as well just
contact John Endreson so he can let you know what items are all ready accounted for.
For dessert, we will have cake and coffee.

The Endreson’s house has a swimming pool, back yard games, and plenty of shaded areas to sit,
but if it gets to hot guests are welcome to sit inside the air-conditioning if swimming is not your thing.

  <>Some other activities will include “weather permitting” Solar observing, roasting marshmallows in the fire pit
and for those who stay late, nighttime observing.
Please let John Endreson know ASAP if you will be attending this year’s picnic.

HOW TO JOIN ASTRA

Print this  Membership sign up form , fill in the information and mail it to the address enclosed,
or bring it in to the next meeting.

Dues are $30.00 for a new membership and $25.00 for a returning membership. The additional $5.00 for the new membership will go to the Clubs telescope fund.

 Visitors are always welcome at meetings. It's not necessary to pay dues immediately; many people attend several meetings
before deciding whether or not to join.

Available Membership Privileges

If you'd like to help support A.S.T.R.A., you can always make a donation to our club
"Please make checks payable to A.S.T.R.A." and mailing it to the address given below,

A.S.T.R.A.
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
Ocean County College
P.O. Box 2001
Toms River NJ 08754-2001

You may also call the ASTRA Hotline 609-971-8493 or e-mail one of ASTRA's Administrators
listed on our Club Contacts page and let them know how you would like to help support our club.

 Wanted!
No longer used telescopes, parts, and accessories.
Call the ASTRA Hotline at 609-971-8493
We will come and pick-up your used equipment.

"THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT"
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