ORION ASTRONOMY NETWORK

ORION is an amateur science and astronomy club centered in Oak Ridge, TN that was founded in April 1974 by a group of scientists at the United States Department of Energy facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  Our purpose is to promote learning and inquiry throughout the cities of Oak Ridge and Knoxville, and the counties of Anderson, Knox, and Roane.  Topics covered include physics, solar system astronomy, and education. You don’t have to be a scientist to join us!  Most activities are open to the public. Our mission is to support science research, teaching, and amateur astronomy in East Tennessee. We are closely associated with and support the Tamke Allen Observatory by volunteering to host public events, share knowledge of the skies with a variety of telescopes, and help provide intellectually stimulating programs at the observatory.  For info about current activities and how you can participate, please see our Facebook page at the link below.