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    • History
      • 75 Years of Skyscrapers: 1932 – 2007
      • A Quarter Century of Skyscraping: 1932-1957
      • Charles Hugh Smiley (1903-1977)
      • Frank Evans Seagrave (1860-1934)
      • Past Presidents
    • Officers & Committees
    • Seagrave Memorial Observatory
      • 12-inch Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain
      • 12-inch Patton Reflector
      • 16-inch Meade Schmidt-Cassegrain
      • 8-inch Alvan Clark Refractor
      • 8-inch Alvan Clark Refractor
      • Double Roll-Off Roof Observatory
      • Meeting Hall
      • Seagrave Memorial Observatory Open Nights
    • Skyscrapers, Inc.
    • Membership
      • Join/Renew
  • Articles
  • News & Events
    • Calendar
    • From the President
    • Monthly Meetings
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Skyscrapers, Inc.

Skyscrapers, Inc.

Amateur Astronomical Society of Rhode Island

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June 29, 2026Meeting AnnouncementsBy skyscrapersinc

Join us for Skyscrapers’ July Monthly Meeting

Saturday, July 11, 2026 Featuring Member Presentations Social hour at 6:00 pm, Presentation at 7:00 pm Lots of activities for a summer […]

total lunar eclipse
March 7, 2026UncategorizedBy skyscrapersinc

Skylights: March 2026

The arrival of spring brings some notable changes to our nights. During March, we will see rapidly decreasing darkness, as the hours […]

March 1, 2025June 29, 2026Memorials, Our MembersBy skyscrapersinc

In Loving Memory of David A Huestis (1953-2024)

It is with sadness that I write this in memory of my friend, traveling companion, confidant, and, eventually, my brother, David A […]

May 1, 2015June 29, 2026UncategorizedBy skyscrapersinc

Plans for Visual Solar Spectroscope

Components A. Opening to optical box B. Entrance slit made of razor blades C. Baffles to reduce scattering D. Achromat focused on […]

July 29, 2014June 29, 2026UncategorizedBy skyscrapersinc

Bill Luzader 1949-2014

Dear Members & Friends of Skyscrapers, Inc., It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we inform you of the passing […]

October 1, 2011June 29, 2026Memorials, Our MembersBy skyscrapersinc

John T. Hopf (1920-2011)

John Hopf is shown here with his 6-inch Newtonian telescope, circa 1960. John was an “Amateur Astronomer” in the truest sense – he made […]

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