PRESCOTT AStronomy Club
Exploring the Night Sky Together
Our Mission:
- Bring together people interested in astronomy
- Help them develop their astronomical skills and knowledge
- Encourage education about and public interest in astronomy
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2026-2027 Prescott Astronomy Club meetings and events:
2026 Schedule
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Dec 9: PAC Holiday Dinner Party – club members should receive an email invitation
2027 Schedule
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January 6 @ 6p: Club Meeting – Mirror, Mirror In The Sky: Space Mirrors
Are Transforming The Night Sky And Challenging Space Policy. John Barentine
February 3 @ 6p: Special Club Meeting – To be announced late 2026
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Monthly club meetings, Starry Nights star parties, and solar/lunar viewing events are free and open to the public.
Club meetings are held monthly on the 1st Wednesday, from 6p-8p @ Prescott Public Library, Founders Suite
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Member Only events
(Details for Member Only events are sent to your registered PAC email address)
ABSIG (Astronomy Basics): September 17
APSIG (Astrophotography): Monthly on the 2nd Monday @ 10:30a
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All telescope viewing events as well as private star party events are weather dependent.
Cancelations will be noted above and sent via email to club members.4
Upcoming Event Descriptions
Club Meeting
Wednesday, January 6, 2027 at 6:00 PM
Mirror, Mirror In The Sky: Space Mirrors
Are Transforming The Night Sky And
Challenging Space Policy
The use of outer space is changing dramatically. Once dominated by governments, space activity is now driven largely by private enterprises. Emerging technologies, including orbital sunlight reflectors offering “sunlight as a service,” could fundamentally alter Earth’s nighttime environment. This talk will examine these developments, potential regulations, and their implications for international space policy.
Dr. John Barentine is an astronomer, author, researcher, and leader in space policy, orbital sustainability, and light pollution mitigation. He is President of the Center for Space Environmentalism and co-directs the International Astronomical Union’s Community Engagement Hub for protecting dark and quiet skies. He co-chairs the American Astronomical Society’s Public Policy Subcommittee on protecting astronomy and the space environment.
in 1 months, 26 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes
Club Meeting
Wednesday, February 3, 2027 at 6:00 PM
Special Club Meeting
Meeting information coming late 2026
in 2 months, 23 days, 2 hours, 20 minutes