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<p>The Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga is 501c3 organization for amateur and professional astronomers as well as anyone interested in astronomy.  Our goals are to further education and the love of Astronomy in our community.  Our monthly meetings are <strong><em>second Thursday</em></strong> of each month held at <a href="http://www.utc.edu/Academic/JonesObservatory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">UTC's Clarence T. Jones Observatory</a> on Brainerd Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee.</p>
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