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.
A FREE, bimonthly, single-evening class about developments in astronomy and a featured story.
DETAILS ON THE COMING TWO SOLAR ECLIPSES VIEWABLE IN THE U.S.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 7-8:15 PM
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Wednesdays, 7-9 PM online. Feb 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 12
Part I- Introduction to waves and multiwavelength astronomy spanning gamma, X-ray, UV, visible, IR, microwave, radio.
Part II – focus on radio astronomy, major radio telescopes, and key revelations about the universe uncovered by radio waves.
Two instructors.
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Join us for stargazing at Pioneer Works for “Spirituality in the Age of Science: A Conversation With Alan Lightman”, Thursday, March 23, 2023. Doors open
The Amateur Astronomers Association hosts observing sessions, free and open to the public, at Great Kills Park located in Great Kills, Staten Island, NY. Cancelled
Wednesdays, 7-9 PM online. Feb 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 12
Part I- Introduction to waves and multiwavelength astronomy spanning gamma, X-ray, UV, visible, IR, microwave, radio.
Part II – focus on radio astronomy, major radio telescopes, and key revelations about the universe uncovered by radio waves.
Two instructors.
Click class title for details.
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly observing sessions, open to the public! Note: all events are 30 minutes
Join us for stargazing at Pioneer Works for “DOGS: A conversation on the science of the cognition and behavior of dogs”, Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
The AAA returns to the High Line for 2023 with a new location! Join us on Tuesdays, weather permitting. We will meet at the crossroads
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association in Fort Greene, Brooklyn for free observing sessions, open to the public! We will meet near the corner of
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!
Observing Events Mar 25: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM ETGreat Kills Park: 3270 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY Mar. 31: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM ETFloyd Bennett
March’s Evening Planets: Find Venus in Pisces the Fish in the until around 8 PM for the first half of March, and in Aries the
Happy March to one and all! This is always an exciting time for amateur astronomy groups around the world (in the Northern hemisphere, that is),
Happy February! We are already halfway through winter, even though here in New York City it feels as if winter has not even started; there have
Hi, AAA! I’ve never been great at long goodbyes, so I’ll cut to the chase: as of March 1, 2023, I will be stepping down
Observing Events Feb. 24: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ETFloyd Bennett Field: 3159 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn, NY 11234 Feb 25: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM ETGreat Kills Park: 3270