| Orion has directed its interests into developing instruments and making observations in selected areas of geophysical
science. Astronomy has been a major emphasis. Terrestrial investigations have focused on the "Brown Mountain Lights"
of North Carolina, meteor impact and fossil sites of East Tennessee, and local mineralogical sites. With interests in optical
and radio astronomy, members of our group have built 25 telescopes, and have launched and recovered instrumented
balloons containing photographic and electronics equipment that reached altitudes of over 100,000 feet. ORION has
sponsored numerous public astronomy lectures and star parties. A monthly newsletter is mailed to members and
corresponding organizations. |
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