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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.

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Upcoming Classes, Lectures & Observing Opportunities

Astro News Hour, #3

A new FREE, single-session, bimonthly class about developments in astronomy.
Background presentation with Q&A and class discussion.
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Observing: Carl Schurz

The Amateur Astronomers Association hosts observing sessions, free and open to the public, one Friday night each month from April through October at Carl Schurz

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Observing: Pier i Solar

Join AAA astronomers for Solar Sundays! View the sun, safely, through solar-filtered telescopes. NOTE: never look directly at the sun without a proper filter. 

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Webb Telescope Images (free lecture)

A special FREE event, 7-9 PM, Tuesday, Aug. 16 via Zoom.
Free to all, members and non-members.
Review of the telescope’s structures, capabilities, and recently released infra-red images.
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Stargaze & Observe in NYC

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!

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From current missions to night sky photography, attend a free lecture or join an in-depth class to learn all about the wonders of our cosmos. Please note all classes are for members only. Join or login to register for a class.

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