Out-Of-Town – Amateur Astronomers Association

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Events on the Horizon – May 2025

Join us for Spring Starfest on Friday, May 30, 2025! This free event is open to all. Details below. Observing May 2: 8:00 PM –

AAA May 1, 2025

The Homo Sapien Predicament: Go Cosmic or Stand Aside

Extraterrestrial endeavors, which are historically interlinked with politics, may only contribute to the exacerbating socio-political and environmental crises of today. Is it ethical to prioritize exploration over preservation?

Salvador Peña Nissenblatt April 1, 2025

Message from the President

As so many of you know, we launched the Gateway Remote Telescope program last year. This gave members the unprecedented opportunity to get involved with

Alfredo Viegas November 1, 2024

Old Scope Meets New Mirror

In 2020, my interest in mirror-making was revitalized through classes offered by the Springfield Telescope Makers, hosting the annual Stellafane convention in Vermont. Since then,

Michael O'Gara October 1, 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

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

Events on the Horizon – June 2024

Observing May 31 – June 2: Dark Sky Observing at North-South Lake: Members OnlyNorth-South Lake CampgroundNOTE: Please review North-South Lake page above for instructions on how

AAA June 1, 2024

Events on the Horizon – May 2024

Join AAA for our Annual Meeting and Spring Starfest this month! Details below. NOTE: Events with an asterisk* denote a fee with entry. Observing May

AAA May 1, 2024

Events on the Horizon – October 2023

We’re less than two weeks away from the annular solar eclipse, and our Autumn Starfest! Join us on October 14, 2023. Details below. SAVE THE

AAA October 1, 2023

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!