2025 Stellafane News

STMs On The Air!

[2025-Jan-04] Greetings on this New Year! We've had many things to celebrate in the past year, and we still have yet many more to come.

Today we'd like to share something which we are proud to have been a part of. During the 2024 Convention, a number of STM members were interviewed as part of WKPN's Cosmic Perspective radio show, hosted by Andy Poniros.

You will hear the likes of Dr Thomas Spirock, Phil Rounseville, Katie Shusdock, Dave Groski, and Dave Kelly, all offering up their unique perspectives on what makes Stellafane truly special. Also interviewewed is Tara Zabriskie, who has been hard at work on her documentary about Stellafane, scheduled to premiere this year.

So please take a listen to this episode of Cosmic Perspective hosted by Andy Poniros. We think he did a great job capturing the spirit of Stellafane.

HDR Moon Photo Imaged by 13-Inch Schupmann at f/10

HDR Moon Imaged by Thomas Spirock w/ 13-Inch Schupmann at f/10

[2024-Nov-28] It's been awhile since we've brought you something imaged by one of our own members. In this case, it's a beautiful High-Dynamic-Range Photo of the moon taken by Dr. Thomas Spirock with our 13-Inch Schupmann at the McGregor Observatory, at f/10.

Friends of Stellafane Store is Live!

[2024-Nov-22] In February we began by testing a new concept by selling to you some Stellafane Eclipse Banners. They were a big hit!

This November, we are excited and proud to announce the opening of the Friends of Stellafane Online Store! Natalie Dodson and her team of elves have been hard at work to bring you a variety of amazing products, just in time for the Holiday Shopping season! In this store, you will find both general and holiday Official Stellafane Merchandise, right now! These are items currently exclusive to the online store, not available anywhere else. More items will be added in constantly, so if you don't find what you want now, check back later.

Each purchase helps the Springfield Telescope Makers be able to hold Convention and maintain the site. Thank you for supporting Stellafane!

Enjoy Browsing the Friends of Stellafane Online Store!

Relive the 2024 Convention!

A number of Conventioneers take a rest in front of the clubhouse - Photo by Ken Slater

[2024-Nov-19] If you've been at this year's convention and want to relive it, or even if you weren't and want to feel like you've been there, wait no longer! The 2024 Convention Gallery is now complete, a process that takes many months to achieve. Thank you to everyone who contributed by sending in photos. And thank you to everyone who attended Convention. It wouldn't be possible without all of you, including the many volunteers. We hope to see you again next year!

This year again marked a very important year for the club, that being the 100th Anniversary of the Pink Clubhouse. The care and attention put into her every year is what keeps her in such good shape!

2024 Board Election Results

[2024-Nov-8] This past weekend, on November 2nd, was the day of our Annual General Meeting (at the BRIC). As with November meetings, elections were held. Say hello to your new board, same as the last.  Congratulations to all those involved! And thanks to the Wilders for a wonderful feast!