1958

2008

South Shore Astronomical Society

50 Years of Continuous Service

In November of 1958a group of

Amateur Astronomerscame together to form the

South Shore Astronomical Society.

The founding members had a desire toshare their interest in Astronomy with

like minded individuals.As well as share this interest

and knowledgewith the public.

CHARTERMEMBERS

of theSOCIETY

Over its history theSouth 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 yearsmembers have participated in

many different activities.

Please join us in a visual journeythrough the years.

1965 Members Attended

Stellafane

Astro Assembly

George East Lecture – Harvard – 1967

1968AAVSO

1968Astro Assembly

1977 PresidentScott Obreza

Partial Solar EclipseMay 30, 1984

at theNorwell Science Center

Millennium ViewingDec. 31, 1999 – Jan. 1, 2000

Stellafane

2002

2004

2004 Texas Star Party

Members Who ArePast Presidents

Rolf Egon Tenney Doble

Don Greeley

Joe Marques

For More PicturesPlease visit our Web Site

http://ssastros.org

Visit our

50th 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 the50th Anniversary

a success