The Springfield Stars Club

Featured Pages


Below is a collection of links to pages contributed to our website by Stars Club members and other local amateur astronomers.


The 2000 Club Picnic and Star Party
A special look back at a memorable afternoon and evening as club members gathered for this annual event in the Berkshires.
The Spilhaus Space Clock
A beautiful astronomical timepiece
By Steve Pielock
Restoration of the Korkosz Starball
A fascinating account of the most recent journey inside this historic projector
By Richard Sanderson and Steve Pielock
The Korkosz Award
Profiles of previous recipients of this award for outstanding contributions to astronomy
Light Pollution Awards
The best and worst at helping to preserve our nighttime sky
The Cardone Skychair
A fine observing chair built for amateur astronomers by an amateur astronomer!
The Stars Club at the 1998 Stellafane
Memorable highlights of the convention through the eyes of Stars Club members
The Stars Club at the 1996 Stellafane
Arunah Hill's historic 13-inch Fitz Refractor makes the trip to Breezy Hill