Founded in 1927, Amateur Astronomers Association, Inc. is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes the study and public awareness of the cosmos through observing, education, outreach, astrophotography, and more. Every membership & donation helps us to provide awe-inspiring programming for all to enjoy.
Tuesdays, 7 PM. Oct. 26 (NEW), Nov. 2, 16 (field day), 23, 30; Dec. 7
Don’t put your camera away when the sun sets! Learn how to shoot the night sky with landscapes with a digital SLR or mirrorless camera and ordinary lenses (not through telescopes). How to shoot well composed and exposed starscapes, night sky landscapes, eclipses, the moon, astronomical phenomena. This will be an in-depth course about wide field night sky photography.
Wednesdays, 7 PM, Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1, 8, 15
An introduction to astronomy and the Solar System. Hierarchy and motions of objects in space. Distance measurements. Thumbnail sketch of history and physics of astronomy. Details of the Solar System: sun, moon, planets, asteroids, meteors, comets. Seasons and tides on Earth. Recommended for new AAA members and interested friends/family, and as a review for continuing members who want to take our more specialized classes also.
Thursdays, 7 PM. Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 20, 27; field night TBD
Light pollution has a huge impact on the way we perceive the night sky from New York. But readily available technology gives us great tools for taking photos and doing real time electronic viewing right through the light dome.
Tuesdays, 7 PM. Oct. 26 (NEW), Nov. 2, 16 (field day), 23, 30; Dec. 7
Don’t put your camera away when the sun sets! Learn how to shoot the night sky with landscapes with a digital SLR or mirrorless camera and ordinary lenses (not through telescopes). How to shoot well composed and exposed starscapes, night sky landscapes, eclipses, the moon, astronomical phenomena. This will be an in-depth course about wide field night sky photography.
Wednesdays, 7 PM, Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1, 8, 15
An introduction to astronomy and the Solar System. Hierarchy and motions of objects in space. Distance measurements. Thumbnail sketch of history and physics of astronomy. Details of the Solar System: sun, moon, planets, asteroids, meteors, comets. Seasons and tides on Earth. Recommended for new AAA members and interested friends/family, and as a review for continuing members who want to take our more specialized classes also.
Thursdays, 7 PM. Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 20, 27; field night TBD
Light pollution has a huge impact on the way we perceive the night sky from New York. But readily available technology gives us great tools for taking photos and doing real time electronic viewing right through the light dome.
AAA returns to Floyd Bennett Field to end the 2021 observing season! Join us on December 10, starting at 6:30 PM for views of our
Catch our latest AAASky episode! Find us at aaasky.nyc or wherever you find your podcasts.
Want to see the stars and planets up close? Gaze upon the rings of Saturn? Our members set up telescopes all over New York area for the public to enjoy. Come join us at a FREE observing event!
Our members are passionate amateur astronomers and astrophotographers from New York and all over the world. Join for access to members only classes and programs and support our volunteer run non-profit!
Happy November Everyone! Yes again, another year has just about gone by. It is certainly true that the more we humans age, the faster time
A new set of cartoons from our very own AAA member and professional illustrator, Dennis Kendrick
AAA Observers’ November Guide November’s Evening Planets: Bright Venus will be in Sagittarius the Archer for one hour after sunset. Saturn and Jupiter will be
The historic Stamford Museum & Nature Center, a multi-use environmental education, art and science campus in the outskirts of Stamford, CT has requested that the City
Despite a poor forecast, at the last minute I decided to go to Cherry Springs State Park, on Wednesday, October 6th, which was the night
If you see a “Members Only” event in the list below that you want to attend but can’t, become a member ASAP so you can take advantage