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October’s Night Sky Notes: Catch Andromeda Rising!

If you’re thinking of a galaxy, the image in your head is probably the Andromeda Galaxy! Studies of this massive neighboring galaxy, also called M31,

Kat Troche October 1, 2024

Events on the Horizon – October 2024

Join us for 2024 Autumn Starfest on October 12, from 7 PM – 10 PM! Also, AAA Lectures return October 8, 2024. Details below! Observing

AAA October 1, 2024

What’s Up in the Sky – October 2024

AAA Observers’ October Guide October’s Evening Planets: Bright Venus will be up until around 8 PM, moving between Libra the Scale and Scorpius the Scorpion through October.

Antoine Faddoul October 1, 2024

St. Albans Under the Stars

So far, for the past three years, I’ve been out for one day with the good folk of Southeastern Queens with the Group known as

Tom Haeberle September 3, 2024

What’s Up in the Sky – September 2024

AAA Observers’ September Guide September’s Evening Planets: Bright Venus will be up in Virgo the Maiden until around 9 PM. Mercury will be in Virgo the

Antoine Faddoul September 3, 2024

Events on the Horizon – September 2024

Be sure to RSVP to the Members-Only Star-BQ on September 29! Details here: https://aaa.org/event/2024-starbq/ Observing August 30 – September 1: Dark Sky Observing at North-South Lake:

AAA September 3, 2024

What’s Up in the Sky – August 2024

AAA Observers’ August Guide August’s Evening Planets: Bright Venus will be up until around 9 PM moving between Leo the Lion and Virgo the Maiden through August.

Antoine Faddoul August 1, 2024

Astronomical League: August 2024 Sky Charts

As members of the Astronomical League, the AAA is offered monthly star maps in both English and Spanish. Feel free to save these images and

AAA August 1, 2024

Events on the Horizon – August 2024

Do you have experience with editing articles? Enjoy writing about space? We are looking for a new Editor-In-Chief! Interested? Apply here! Observing August 1 –

AAA August 1, 2024

Eyepiece, the Amateur Astronomers Association monthly newsletter, covers lectures and other astronomy events in New York City; offers commentary, tips on observing and equipment and summarizes astronomy discoveries and other general news in astronomy and astrophysics. Each month, our “What’s Up in the Sky” column discusses what can be seen in the skies during the upcoming month. Members do all the writing for Eyepiece, and new contributors are always welcome. Submit today!