Many TVS members enjoyed the Astronomical Association of Northern California Conference, held April 7 at Chabot Space and Science Center. AANC president Jane Houston Jones (left) did a great job organizing the event and volunteers. Thanks, Jane! TVS past president Dave Anderson (right) nominated Alane Alchorn for an AANC award, and spoke enthusiastically on her behalf during the awards presentation. Dave, you were great!
Photos by Morris Jones (Nikon Coolpix 990)
Among the TVS members in attendance were Dave Rodrigues (above, left) and club president Chuck Grant (above, right). Looks as though the two of them are engaged in an animated discussion regarding our upcoming weekend at White Mountains. Dave also spent time talking with Al Stern (below).
The inimitable John Dobson (above), inventor of the Dobsonian telescope, and life-long public astronomy advocate, invited the audience to ask him questions about sharing the skies others. Alane Alchorn (below) was ecstatic to become a co-recipient of the John Hewitt Memorial Award.
