2023 Centennial Year Convention Photos
Partying like it's 1923!
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Setting up the Party of the Century! by Various Volunteer and STM Members
Porta Potta gets Loaded - Photo by Tom Spirock
Jay Drew Mowing - Photo by Tom Spirock
The Clubhouse has needed lots of TLC this year, including paint stripping and repainting. - Photo by Tom Spirock
Mike Hayes spreading some gravel at the Clubhouse kitchen entrance. - Photo by Tom Spirock
Mike Hayes replacing the Clubhouse Kitchen Windows - Photo by Tom Spirock
Inspecting the McGregor on the work that needs to be done before Convention - Photo by Tom Spirock.
Mike Constanzo whacking some weeds. - Photo by Tom Spirock
Julie Tabor with the ingredients that make up the Convention packets. Around 975 packets were put together this year! - Photo by Tom Spirock
Filling Convention Packets - Photo by Tom Spirock
Patrick Dodson on the Assembly line, putting together the convention packets - Photo by Tom Spirock
It All Goes In - Photo by Tom Spirock
Ken Slater wiring an electrical outlet. - Photo by Tom Spirock
Every morning during Pre-Con the Wilders cook breakfast for the troops. One-Hundred Years ago, it had been the job of club Founder Everett Redfield. - Photo by Tom Spirock
Woodworker Extraordinaire Glenn Jackson finishes work on a display case. - Photo by Tom Spirock
Katie Shusdock, who runs the Mirror Class, holds up a blank in hopes to entice new mirror makers! - Photo by Tom Spirock
Natalie Dodson painting signs - Photo by Tom Spirock
Patrick Dodson posing with Founder and Poster - Patrick created the 12 Founder posters seen on the Hill - Photo by Tom Spirock
Terri Simoni looking as lovely as always - Photo by Tom Spirock
Natalie Dodson giving the Clubouse Windows a much needed sparkle - Photo by Tom Spirock
Ken Slater and Francis O'Reilly cleaning the outside Clubhouse windows - Photo by Tom Spirock
Mike Conway and Steve Dodson work on a project - Photo by Tom Spirock
Patrick Dodson at work laminating signs - Photo by Tom Spirock
Jay Drew helps out in the Clubhouse Kitchen - Photo by Tom Spirock
Heavy Transport Job - Photo by Tom Spirock
How Many? - Photo by Tom Spirock
Created by Glenn Jackson, these 32 easels were in use all weekend, holding up a number of posters, both on-site under the big white tent and at the Museum - Photo by Tom Spirock.
Feeding the Crew - Photo by Tom Spirock
Mixing Concrete is Hard Work - Photo by Tom Spirock
The Clubhouse has needed lots of TLC this year, including paint stripping and repainting. Photo 1 of 5 - Photo by Tom Spirock
The Clubhouse has needed lots of TLC this year, including paint stripping and repainting. Photo 2 of 5- Photo by Tom Spirock
The Clubhouse has needed lots of TLC this year, including paint stripping and repainting. Photo 3 of 5- Photo by Tom Spirock
The Clubhouse has needed lots of TLC this year, including paint stripping and repainting. Photo 4 of 5 - Photo by Tom Spirock
The Clubhouse has needed lots of TLC this year, including paint stripping and repainting. Photo 5 of 5 - Photo by Tom Spirock
Mario Antonucci gives the Clubhouse a fresh coat of paint - Photo by Tom Spirock
The Clubhhouse has received a fresh coat of paint. Phil Rounseville, John Hillerman and Cecilia Detrich stand proudly before the work. - Photo by Tom Spirock
Up the Ladder - Part of the McGregor Work series - Photo by Tom Spirock
Dave Tabor, Tarp Holder - Part of the McGregor Work Series - Photo by Tom Spirock
Covering the Mount - Part of the McGregor Work Series - Photo by Tom Spirock
In the Heights - Part of the McGregor Work Series - Photo by Tom Spirock
Up it Goes - Part of the McGregor Work Series - Photo by Tom Spirock
Afraid of Heights? - Part of the McGregor Work Series - Photo by Tom Spirock
The McGregor received some major reconstruction just days before Convention. Photo 1 of 9- Photo by Ken Slater
The McGregor received some major reconstruction just days before Convention. Photo 2 of 9 - Photo by Ken Slater
The McGregor received some major reconstruction just days before Convention. Photo 3 of 9 - Photo by Ken Slater
The McGregor received some major reconstruction just days before Convention. Photo 4 of 9- Photo by Ken Slater
The McGregor received some major reconstruction just days before Convention. Photo 5 of 9- Photo by Ken Slater
The McGregor received some major reconstruction just days before Convention. Photo 6 of 9 - Photo by Ken Slater
The McGregor received some major reconstruction just days before Convention. Photo 7 of 9- Photo by Ken Slater
The McGregor received some major reconstruction just days before Convention. Photo 8 of 9- Photo by Ken Slater
The McGregor work crew assembled, the work finally finished. Photo 9 of 9 - Photo by Ken Slater
Work Done... - Photo by Tom Spirock
... Must Play - Photo by Tom Spirock
Photos by Tom Spirock
Matt Considine Explaining how the Spectrohelioscope works - Photo by Tom Spirock
John Hillerman works on a tiny mirror. - Photo by Tom Spirock
Doug Arion at the Telescope Making Demo - Photo by Tom Spirock
Dave Kelly with Interferometer - Photo by Tom Spirock
A Perfect Night - Photo by Tom Spirock
Photos by The Dodsons
Michael Conway - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Natalie Dodson and Raindrop - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Natalie Dodson and Raindrop - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Relaxing Scene - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Porter Turret at Pre-Con - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Simoni Observatory at Pre-Con - Photo by Patrick Dodson
LittleMan Hanging Around - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Alan Ward and Aluminizing Machine - Photo by Patrick Dodson
The Ottawa Dodsons, Heather, Marc and Nic Dodson (Josephine not featured) - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Natalie Dodson selling T-Shirts - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Josephine, Nic, Marc, and Steve Dodson inside the Porter Turret - Photo by Heather Dodson
Josephine and Nic and Kris Larsen with their new telescopes - Photo by Heather Dodson
Photos by Doug Arion
Stellafane Weathervane - Photo by Doug Arion
A group waits for the bus to take them to the Hill - Photo by Doug Arion
This is Doug Arion's 6-inch f/34 (very long focal-length) Schiefspiegler, which won a number of awards this year. - Photo by Doug Arion
Demetrios Papadopoulos won the 1st-place Craftsmanship for his beautiful 9¾in f/5.1 Telescope - Photo by Doug Arion
A few more awards went to Demetrios Papadopoulos for his 16-Inch f/4.0 New Dob with tracking - Photo by Doug Arion
Asif Khan from India entered this 5-Inch f/7 Newtonian, landing him a mechanical design award. - Photo by Doug Arion
An Antique Restoration by James Davis of a 1960's telescope originally built by Burt Asper - Photo by Doug Arion
This scope won a couple of awards (1st Place Mechanical Design,
2nd Place Craftsmanship) in 2019, and was back this year as a display entry. - Photo by Doug Arion
This is Mark Sproul's 3D-Printed 5-Inch f/10. - Photo by Doug Arion
Clay Davies and his 20-Inch f/8 - Photo by Doug Arion
Joe Dechene's 6-Inch f/4 Hyperbolic Astrograph - Photo by Doug Arion
This beautiful laser cut telescope by Paul and Dominic Fucile looks like a model kit - Photo by Doug Arion
This beautifully engraved 'The Heavens Declare the Glory of God' Alt-Az tripod mount with settings circles, was made by Joseph Derek. - Photo by Doug Arion
Closeup Detail on Joseph Derek's beautiful tripod mount. - Photo by Doug Arion
A returning Classic returns for display - Photo by Doug Arion.
Mark Sproul in the Breuning Observatory - Photo by Doug Arion
Photos by Ken Slater
The Aluminizing Team waits patiently as the machine goes through its processes of aluminzing a mirror - Photo by Ken Slater
Porter wants to observe - Photo by Ken Slater
Dave Siegrist hangs out with the Legend - Photo by Ken Slater
One Fine Day - Photo by Ken Slater
A Busy Hill - Photo by Ken Slater
Nice and Sunny - Photo by Ken Slater
Photos by Matthew Paul
Porter Turret - Photo by Matthew Paul
Porter Turret - Photo by Matthew Paul
Asif Khan and Telescope - Photo by Matthew Paul
James Davis and Brad Vietje - Photo by Matthew Paul
Michael Mermelstein and Scope - Photo by Matthew Paul
Gavin Buckowski and Scope - Photo by Matthew Paul
Photos by Devin Traffie
A Breezy Hill full of activity - Photo by Devin Traffie
Starry Scene - Photo by Devin Traffie
A visitor consults with Bob Morse - Photo by Devin Traffie
Photos by Peter Pekurar (of the Aluminizing Machine Team)
Minutes after the Aluminizing Machine arrives and is set up, curious onlookers began to show up. - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Dave Kelly Checks things Out - Photo by Peter Pekurar
The Machine - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Alan Ward and Pierre LeMay - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Pierre LeMay meticulously cleans a mirror before it can be coated by the machine. - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Alan Ward explains the aluminizing process as Aimee Parnell of SAPA-TV films footage for her documentary about the Centennial. This wonderful documentary about Stellafane can be seen here.
Three Mirrors can fit on the Machine. - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Three Mirrors can fit on the Machine. - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Mirror and Bell Jar - Photo by Peter Pekurar
A Curious Crowd Gathers - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Watching the Glow - Photo by Peter Pekurar
LittleMan Reflection - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Three Amigos - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Three Amigos Take Two - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Patrick Dodson and Scope - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Meanwhile, back at the camp... - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Saturday Night Chicken and Ribs Dinner - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Saturday Dinner Hour - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Photos by Tim and Julia Roske
This is a 360 Degree interactive panorama of the Porter Turret. To get the full experience, this panorama must be viewed externally via Google. Viewing it there will allow you to pan 360 degrees and zoom. Please Click Here to View. Photo by Tim Roske
This is a 360 Degree interactive panorama of the Breuning Observatory. To get the full experience, this panorama must be viewed externally via Google. Viewing it there will allow you to pan 360 degrees and zoom. Please Click Here to View. Photo by Tim Roske
This is a 360 Degree interactive panorama of the Swap Tables. To get the full experience, this panorama must be viewed externally via Google. Viewing it there will allow you to pan 360 degrees and zoom. Please Click Here to View. Photo by Tim Roske
This is a 360 Degree interactive panorama of the Swap Tables. To get the full experience, this panorama must be viewed externally via Google. Viewing it there will allow you to pan 360 degrees and zoom. Please Click Here to View. Photo by Tim Roske
Cecilia Detrich looking over some forms - Photo by Tim Roske
If you were entering the telescope registration, or displaying a returning telescope for the centennial, Katie was the person to see. - Photo by Tim Roske
Al Nagler ponders the Founders - Photo by Tim Roske
Simoni Sunburst design signifying the Simoni Observatory established in 2018. - Photo by Tim Roske
The Simoni Observatory's Spectrohelioscope. Photo by Tom Roske
A Visitor looks through the Spectrohelioscope - Photo by Tim Roske
Steve Dodson hanging out with Russell Porter - Photo by Tim Roske
The Solar System Walk featuring Kaitlynn Goulette. - Photo by Tim Roske
Kaitlynn Goulette the size of our planets on the the Solar System Walk - Photo by Tim Roske
Installing a Solar Filter - Photo by Tim Roske
Kids Crafts, an activity featuring Kris Larsen (not pictured) - Photo by Tim Roske
Al Takeda's Astrophotography Workshop - Photo by Tim Roske
Clif Ashcraft poses with a Legend - Photo by Tim Roske
Porter Turret in Twilight - Photo by Tim Roske
Two Guys and a Porter Turret - Photo by Tim Roske
Porter Turret and Moon - Photo by Tim Roske
Browsing for deals at the Swap Tables. - Photo by Tim Roske
These are the Deals you're looking for! - Photo by Tim Roske
An STM Member explains the surface of a mirror during the ATM Demo - Photo by Tim Roske
Pushing Glass just like Porter did 100 Years ago. - Photo by Tim Roske
Pussssshhhh! - Photo by Tim Roske
Checking out the new shirt designs at the Merch Table - Photo by Tim Roske
Selling Raffle Tickets - Photo by Tim Roske
This bus driver drove our shuttle between Breezy Hill and Stellafane East, morning and afternoon. Thank you! - Photo by Tim Roske
Breezy Hill Panorama
Larry Shaper poses for a picture - Photo by Tim Roske
Judges have cometh - Photo by Tim Roske
In Recline - Photo by Tim Roske
Breezy Hill Activity - Photo by Tim Roske
Cleaning a Mirror before it gets coated by Alan Ward - Photo by Tim Roske
Reflection from a newly coated mirror by Alan Ward's Aluminizing Machine - Photo by Tim Roske
Bell Jar Reflection - Photo by Tim Roske
Alan Ward's Aluminizing Machine and Crew - Photo by Tim Roske
Mark Sproul's 3D-Printed Telescope with Pink Clubhouse in Background - Photo by Tim Roske
Unique View of the Clubhouse - Photo by Tim Roske
Chicken and Ribs Dinner - Photo by Tim Roske
Mirror Blank in Sling - Photo by Tim Roske
Interferometry Test - Photo by Tim Roske
Clubhouse Under Starry Skies (Astro Series 1 of 6) - Photo by Tim Roske
Clubhouse and Starry Skies (Astro Series 2 of 6) - Photo by Tim Roske
Porter Turret Under the Stars (Astro Series 3 of 6) - Photo by Tim Roske
Clubhouse and Milky Way (Astro Series 4 of 6) - Photo by Tim Roske
Clubhouse Timelapse (Astro Series 5 of 6) - Photo by Tim Roske
The Heavens Declare... (Astro Series 6 of 6) - Photo by Tim Roske
Photos by Trent Hagerty
Milky Way Above the Breuining - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Intense Red & Milky Way - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Milky Way & Clouds - Photo by Trent Hagerty
On the Hill - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Beautiful Ascutney - Photo by Trent Hagerty
The Glory of God - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Beautiful Instrument - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Simoni Observatory (Inside), a view of the Spectrohelioscope - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Eye Hazard sign inside Simoni Observatory - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Spectroheliscope (more detail) - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Joe Duchene's Hyperbolic Astrograph - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Beautiful Mount - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Mark Sproul and Company - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Michael Mermelstein and Viewer - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Peter Wraight's Binocular Dob Mount - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Peter Wraight and Viewer - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Swap Table Find - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Centennial Year Celebration Photos by Misc
Pin-Striped Suit, Capisce? - Photo by Patrick Dodson
STM's Birthday Cake! - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Gala Food - Photo by Tom Spirock
Fancy Cutlery - Photo by Patrick Dodson
All-Dressed up for the Occasion. Paul Fucile and Mike Costanzo at the Thurday Night dinner. - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Steve Dodson dressed for 1923! - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Founders Posters Panorama. The Founder Posters were designed and conceptualized by Patrick Dodson. - Photo by Patrick Dodson
Thursday Night Dinner Panorama - Photo by Patrick Dodson
A Glamorous Cherie Wilder in front of the Pink Clubhouse - Photo by Tim Roske
Cherie Wilder in Front of the Clubhouse - Photo by Tim Roske
Group Photo 1920's Style 1 of 3 - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Group Photo 1920's Style 2 of 3 - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Group Photo 1920's Style 3 of 3 - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Mario Motta as Russell Porter with Garden Telescope 1 - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Mario Motta as Russell Porter 2 - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Russell Porter back at Stellafane! - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
A Dapper Fellow - Photo by Tom Spirock
Straight out of 1923 - Photo by Tom Spirock
Buddies for Life, Paul Fucile and Mike Costanza - Photo by Tom Spirock
Tada! What an Amazing Cake! - Photo by Tom Spirock
Gala Group Photo - Photo by Tom Spirock
A Fancy Night out at the Gala - Photo by Jessica Payson
I Spy - Photo by Tom Spirock
A very dapper-looking Mike Costanza - Photo by Jessica Payson
Happy Birthday, STMs! - Photo by Jessica Payson
In Line at the Gala - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Fancy Beverages too! - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Birthday Cake - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Dick Parker and Alan Ward - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Steve Dodson (with Natalie Dodson and Dave Tiller in background) - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Natalie Dodson, Mike Conway and Melinda Callis - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Jay Drew and Dick Parker - Photo by Peter Pekurar
Afternoon Speaker Series by Various
Al Takeda presenting his talk, 'Imaging the Great North American Eclipse - Photo by Tim Roske
Phil Harrington with his presentation, 'The Story of Stellafane' - Photo by Tim Roske
Kim and Dennis Cassia Hangin' with Porter - Photo by Eileen Myers
Terry Koken preparing to give his presentation 'Evolute Tester for Optical Surfaces'. MC Rick Hunter and AV Marc Polanksy make an appearance. - Photo by Eileen Myers
From 1923, Al Takeda - Photo by Eileen Myers
Al Takeda giving his presentation 'Imaging the Great North American Eclipse - Photo by Eileen Myers
Clif Ashcraft and buddy Russell Porter. Clif presented 'Exploring the Local Supercluster'. - Photo by Eileen Myers
Larry Mitchell and Russell Porter. Larry gave a presentation titled 'Planetary Nebulae'. - Photo by Eileen Myers
Mario Motta meets Russell Porter. Mario gave a presentation on the life of Russell Porter. - Photo by Eileen Myers '
Peter Bealo and Russell Porter. Peter gave a presentation titled 'Pro/Am Collaboration: It Can Be Easy & Cheap or Complicated & Expensive, but Always Rewarding!'. - Photo by Eileen Myers
Phil Harrington and Russell Porter. Phil gave a presentation on the history of Stellafane titled 'The Story of Stellafane'. Photo by Eileen Myers
Rich Nugent and Russell Porter. Rich gave a presentation titled 'Breathing New Life into Your Vintage Refractor'. - Photo by Eileen Myers
Richard Danley and Russell Porter. Richard and colleage Chris Mandrell gave a presentation titled 'Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast Initiative'. Photo by Eileen Myers
Richard Danley. Richard and colleage Chris Mandrell gave a presentation titled 'Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast Initiative' - Photo by Eileen Myers
Richard Sanderson and Russell Porter. Richard gave us a presentation titled 'Window to the Universe: The Story of a Historic Public Telescope'. - Photo by Eileen Myers
Steve Dodson, Russell Porter, and Alan Ward. Alan Ward gave a presentation titled 'Optical Coatings & Oilings for Astronomical Instruments' while Steve Dodson introduced him. - Photo by Eileen Myers
Rick Hunter (MC) and Peter Bealo - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Photos by Asif Khan
Optical Judge by Red Light - Photo by Asif Khan
Iconic Clubhouse - Photo by Asif Khan
Founded 100 Years Ago - Photo by Asif Khan
Telescope Admiration - Photo by Asif Khan
Paul and Dominic Fucile and their Birch-wood model-kit-like Telescope - Asif Khan
Busy on Breezy Hill. The attendence this year was over 900, the hill buzzing with activity. - Photo by Asif Khan
Breezy Hill Panorama - Photo by Asif Khan
Michael Mermelstein's award-winning 180mm f/2.8 with Spherical Focus Plane Tilt Adjusting - Photo by Asif Khan
Clubhouse View from Simoni - Photo by Asif Khan
Spectrohelioscope - Photo by Asif Khan
This telescope was possibly once owned by Founder Oscar P. Fullam. - Photo by Asif Khan
Inside Breuning Observatory - Photo by Asif Khan
John Vogt's Award-Winning (1st Place Optical, 1998) 32-Inch - Photo by Asif Khan
The McGregor Observatory with its roof rolled off. - Photo by Asif Khan
Inside the Clubhouse - Photo by Asif Khan
Hartness House - Photo by Asif Kkan
Hartness House View 2 - Photo by Asif Khan
Hartness Turret Telescope - Photo by Asif Khan
Hartness House Workshop / Museum Photos by Various
Workshop Grand Central - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Peek at the Museum before the show - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Tables Awaiting - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
At the tables - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Tom Spirock, Hartness House Workshop Organizer - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
STM President Bob Morse - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Presenter Clif Ashcraft - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Co-Organizer Dan Lorraine - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Presenter Peter Bealo - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Tom Spirock at work - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Lunch is Served! - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
What a Feast! - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
In Conversation - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Presenter Mario Motta - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Group Huddle - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Presenter Geoff Chester - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Presenter Anthony Cook - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Presenter Andrew Boden - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Into the Tunnels - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
200-Inch Model - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Museum Visitors - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Inside the Hartness Turret - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Through the Looking Glass - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Photos by Jim Hendrickson
A rainy weekend at Stellafane as a deluge threatens those under the food tent. - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Friends at the Food Tent - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Empty Pavillion - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Rick Hunter and Phil Rounseville, with Dave Kelly in the background - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Fruit Stand after the Rain - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Clubhouse Just Painted! - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Simoni Observatory - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Poster Display - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Founder Posters - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Centennial Flag - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Matt Considine Explains how a Spectrohelioscope Works - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Matt Considine and Tom Spirock
Coeleostat in Detail - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Clubhouse, Porter Turret and Poster Tent - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Admiring the Spectrohelioscope - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Projecting the Spectrum - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Tony Constanzo Serenades - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Scopes in Twilight - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
In Porter's day, food such as bean hole beans would be prepared by Everett Redfield, the club's cook. - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Starry Night - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Almunized Mirror via Alan Ward's alumininzing (Coating) Machine. Alan coated 18 mirrors during this convention! - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Reflection! - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Coating Machine and Glow - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
The Aluminizing Machine Team: Peter Pekurar on the left, Alan Ward middle, Eldon Phillips right. - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Ribs on the Grill: Saturday Night Dinner - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Chicken on the Grill: Saturday Night Dinner - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
They Be Cookin': Saturday Night Dinner - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Smokin': Saturday Night Dinner - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Lots of Ribs: Saturday Night Dinner - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Thank you to the Food Vendor staff at JC's Market and Deli of North Springfield! - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Twighlight Talk Photos by Various Attendees
Glenn Jackson manning the raffle tickets. - Photo by Asif Khan
Waiting Audience - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Audience at the Twilight Talks
Saturday Night Overflow - Photo by Trent Hagerty
Russell Porter Enters the Building - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Raffle Prize during the Legendary Stellafane Raffle - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
A Member's View - Photo by Jessica Payson
A Member's View. One can see how full the pavillion is due to the high attendance level.
An Amazing Turnout - Photo by Ken Slater
Patrick Dodson recites founding member Everett Redfield's poem, The Telescope Maker's Dream. - Photo by Jessica Payson
Patrick Dodson recites founding member Everett Redfield's poem, The Telescope Maker's Dream. - Photo by Ken Slater
The Telescope Maker's Dream poem by Everett Redfield, read by Patrick Dodson - Image by Patrick Dodson
This Little Man loves hanging around the Clubhouse - Photo by Asif Khan
Little Man 1 - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
This man loves hanging around the Clubhouse - Photo by Tim Roske
Little Man Salutes - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Stellafane LittleMan - Photo by Ken Slater
LittleMan Umbrella Pose - Photo by Ken Slater
Our Logo Incarnate - Photo by Tim Roske
Very Sharply Dressed! - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
An Evening Audience - Photo by Tim Roske
The Legend Himself, Russell Porter. - Photo by Tim Roske
Porter as MC - Photo by Ken Slater
Paul and Dominic Fucile - Photo by Tim Roske
A dapper Mike Constanzo watches from the upstairs balcony - Photo by Tim Roske
STM President Bob Morse - Photo by Tim Roske
During Convention, at Bob Morse's request, Patrick collected Member signatures on a copy of Burt Willard's Russell Porter biography. During the evening program, we surprised Burt with a copy of his own book with all the signatures. - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
During Convention, at Bob Morse's request, Patrick collected Member signatures on a copy of Burt Willard's Russell Porter biography. During the evening program, we surprised Burt with a copy of his own book with all the signatures. - Photo by Tim Roske
During Convention, at Bob Morse's request, Patrick collected Member signatures on a copy of Burt Willard's Russell Porter biography. During the evening program, we surprised Burt with a copy of his own book with all the signatures. - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Cecilia Detrich addresses the Crowd - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Cecilia Detrich thanks the many contributors who have done so over the years, including the 'Friends of Stellafane'. - Photo by Tim Roske
Alan Ward, a 'Friend of Stellafane' announces he's coated 18 mirrors at this year's convention. In 2019, when Alan first brought his aluminizing machine, he'd coated 15, marking this year an absolute triumph given the worry of humidity would pose a problem. - Photo by Tim Roske
Group Photo - Photo by Ken Slater
Group Photo with those who are all dressed up - Photo by Tim Roske
Group Photo - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Group Photo - Photo by Jessica Payson
Attendees from Hawaii - Photo by Tim Roske
Asif Khan from Mumbai, India travelled a large distance for the Centennial! - Photo by Tim Roske
Asif Khan from India with Mario Motta as Russell Porter - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
The Youngest Attendee - Photo by Tim Roske
The Oldest, or as we all know, Al Nagler - Photo by Tim Roske
Raffle Continues - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
One several Comissioned pieces of artwork was up for grabs as raffle prize. - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
One several Comissioned pieces of artwork was up for grabs as raffle prize. - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Competition Winners - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Kris Larsen presents her enthusiastically received Shadowgram entitled: 'Stellafane: the Real Magic Kingdom' - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Kris Larsen sums it up very nicely at the end of her Shadowgram. Thank you, Russell Porter. And here we are 100 years later. - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
Joe Rao gave us all a very enthusiastic Keynote address featuring his eclipse chasing. Thank you, Joe! - Photo by Jim Hendrickson
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