Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

At our May 10 meeting, Amateur astronomer and perennial GAAC favorite Dwight Lanpher will speak about his visit last September to Birr Castle, County Offaly, Ireland to examine “the Great Telescope.” Any review of the history of astronomy will likely discover this large telescope called the “Leviathan of Parsonsonstown.” Built in Ireland in 1845 by the 3rd Earl of Rosse, it was the largest telescope in the world for 70 years. Each of two 72″ speculum-metal mirrors were alternately mounted in a 54′ long tube, suspended between two purpose built castle walls.

Dwight’s dynamic presentation will show details of how the telescope was operated and the modifications that were made during a $1,200,000 renovation in 1995. Images will also include the last remaining of the two, 3-ton, speculum mirrors examined during the return trip at its current location at the Museum of Science in London.

When not visiting ancient telescopes…

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Gather the family together for a special Mother’s Day brunch on May 12, 2019! 🌷
Reservations 10:00AM-1:00PM. Dinner service also that night! 💕
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Join Feather & Wedge for brunch this Sunday with music by jazz guitarist Peter Fedele. Peter is well known for his unique style that combines traditional jazz, with bebop, rock and funk.

Reservations highly suggested! 978.999.5917

Sunday, May 5
10:30 – 2:30 PM

Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
https://featherandwedge.com/events

IN HONOR OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY!

REMEMBER! YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO ORDER A SMOOTHIE!

COME STOP BY IF YOU’RE IN NEED OF A HEALTHY SNACK!

The Topside Grill would like to invite you to our 10th annual Kentucky Derby Party!!!
Come by and enjoy the excitement! We will be serving Mint Juleps, Fresh squeezed blood orange chipotle margaritas, & Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches. Every year gets bigger and better, so join us for the best 2 minutes in sports! Party starts at 3:00pm Get there early to secure your spot at the bar! Possible prizes attached to most seats, so secure your spot early!

Best Dressed Contest!

Wear you Big floppy hats, your sundresses, your popped collars, your boat shoes, your sweaters wrapped around your neck, funky sunglasses or whatever else you think will get you to win our prizes. Yes guys too! Last years prizes included Chairs and coolers, Concert tickets, Liquor gift baskets, Beach chairs, beach umbrellas and more! Bring your best outfit! Don’t be the person that says after they get there…

It’s a good idea to put in your order because people are buying them by the dozen.

ANOTHER amazing woman will share her tale May 2nd at 7pm

Thrilled to have our upstairs neighbor Molly Lutcavage as our featured speaker at the latest edition of our Spring lecture series.

Come hear Molly tell “What a trip! Life history of Atlantic bluefin tuna: energy, reproduction and migration”

Molly is the Director of Large Pelagics Research Center, which is working closely with fishermen and, using state-of-the-art technologies, conducting biological and ecological research on pelagic species including tunas, sharks, billfish, and sea turtles.

This Thursday May 2nd at 7pm, 23 Harbor Loop Gloucester This talk is suitable for all but spaces are limited. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maritime-gloucester-spring-lec…