South Shore Astronomical Society
50 Years of Continuous Service
In November of 1958 a group of Amateur Astronomers came together to form the South Shore Astronomical Society. The founding members had a desire to share their interest in Astronomy with like minded individuals. As well as share this interest and knowledge with the public.
CHARTER MEMBERS of the SOCIETY
Over its history the South Shore Astronomical Society has held its meetings at several locations. Wilder Memorial Hall, Hingham South Shore Natural Science Center, Norwell Council on Aging, Norwell
Over our 50 years members have participated in many different activities. Please join us in a visual journey through the years.
1965 Members Attended Stellafane Astro Assembly
George East Lecture – Harvard – 1967
1968 AAVSO 1968 Astro Assembly
1977 President Scott Obreza
Partial Solar Eclipse May 30, 1984 at the Norwell Science Center
Millennium Viewing Dec. 31, 1999 – Jan. 1, 2000
Stellafane Texas Star Party
Members Who Are Past Presidents Rolf Egon Tenney Doble Don Greeley Joe Marques
For More Pictures Please visit our Web Site Visit our 50 th Anniversary Page and our Picture Gallery Page
A special thanks to Tenney Doble Rolf Egon Louis Gentile Don Greeley Paul Grueter Bill Luzader Chuck McCarthy For their work in making the 50 th Anniversary a success