"For years our program has aimed not only to present the progress of astronomy, but to give an opportunity to our members to hear, see, and visit with eminent scientists who actually are contributing to the ever-widening horizon of our knowledge of the universe. ”
1947 quote from club founder Dr. Jason J. Nassau
The Cleveland Astronomical Society
LECTURE NEWS: MEETINGS:
2025 - 2026
The Cleveland Astronomical Society Lecture Series
has announced the lineup of speakers for the 104rd Season.
September 4, 2025
Dr. Chuck Wood
Title: Extreme Illumination Atlas of the Moon Dr. Chuck Wood, Astronomy / Science author, and NASA advisor speaks on uses of lunar discoveries made by creatively using spacecraft data to see the Moon in completely new perspectives. The talk is based on the new recently published book (available on Amazon), ''Extreme Illumination Atlas of the Moon'' by Chuck Wood and Maurice Collins. The remarkable and unexpected views provided by this unique atlas will stimulate new investigations and understanding of lunar geology for professional planetary scientists and amateur observers, as well as for nature lovers who wish to admire our neighbor world that humans are now preparing to soon revisit and ultimately inhabit. Indeed, the very subtle slopes and low landforms, some seen here for the first time, show the landscapes that people on the lunar surface will experience.
Bio Information:
Dr. Chuck Wood's life is dominated by the space age, working for NASA to research moons and planets, asteroids, comets and meteorites and the NASA Cassini mission. Thus, it was natural to use this fascination with astronomy - notice the books about the Moon, impact craters and volcanoes. Dr. Wood's interest in astronomy stayed with him throughout high school and college, where he earned his bachelor's degree in astronomy at the University of Arizona. After finishing college, Wood served in the Peace Corps in Kenya before returning to Arizona to earn his master's degree in geophysics, eventually finishing his education at Brown University with a second master's degree in geology and a doctorate in planetary science.
In Person at BW or via ZOOM