This is a group to bring together people of all ages for star gazing, star parties, learning about various pieces of astronomical equipment, discussions about the latest news and events in and around space and astronomy, including, but not limited to, space tourism. We will make information about various space and astronomy conferences and events known, as well as delve into, for those interested, the math, physics, chemistry and astrobiology involved in space and astronomy. We will actually stu …

I do have a passion for astronomy myself and I don't really have many people in my circle of friends to share this with so I figured, what better way than to make a Meetup group for this very purpose. I myself have several telescopes that I'm more than willing to setup for any interested people and anyone else is more than welcome to bring down their own if they own one. If not, why not just come down for some stargazing? This group is for anyone that has an interest in astronomy and wants to ha …

Who has saved humanity not once, or twice - but in THREE separate Stargate series? Who has two Ph.Ds, is an expert in everything from astrophysics to mechanical engineering, AND manages to resolve whatever life-threatening crisis the Atlantis crew faces on a weekly basis despite a debilitating citrus allergy? Dr. (Meredith) Rodney McKay, that's who. Join us in celebration of the man, the scientist... the legend. As he says, "There's brilliant - and then there's me." Oh, and we'll probably geek o …