FirstLight Astro

33°29.6'N / 117°06.8'W / 1190 ft.

When I Look at the Stars...

The FirstLight Astronomy Club takes its name from the term "first light," which is the moment a new telescope first opens itself up to the universe. This is what we hope happens here: that young people will open up their hearts and minds, with others, to the beauties of the creation.

At this site you will find the activity-minded, community serving club stuff. But also there is a section for Ritter's classes at TVHS. And finally there is a place for the 200+ articles Ritter has written over the last 10 years.

Have fun!!!

HOMEBASE

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THE CLUB
The FirstLight Astronomy Club of Temecula Valley High School resides here. See what we do, where we've been, where we are going. Dang, we're a busy group o' fun-lovin' peoples! Go here also to find out about star parties.
Our blog is here. It is an attempt to keep us up to speed on what's going on.
Our blog for the Hawaii 2011 trip is here!

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THE CLASSES
Go here to find out details on Ritter's classes at TVHS: Notes, helpful hints, and the ever dreaded... GRADES! (Be afraid, be very afraid.)

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THE SKIES ABOVE
Finding a friendly abode here is Ritter's biweekly astronomy column for the North County Times and The Californian. Want a good, quick read on just about every subject in the universe? You have come to the right place. (When finished it will have over 250 articles - I hope.)