The enthusiasm and expertise of the AAA membership provides a crucial conduit to the cosmos for all urban dwellers.
Unlock the universe with the AAA’s Stellar Legacy Campaign, dedicated to bringing the wonders of astronomy to everyone. From public observing events in NYC’s five boroughs to our renowned Astrophotography Group, and initiatives like the NYC Observatories and Gateway
Remote Telescopes, we inspire curiosity and discovery in people of all ages and backgrounds. Your support fuels these transformative programs, ensuring the stars remain accessible to all.
Public Observing & Starfest
AAA hosts events across all five boroughs of New York City—Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island—culminating in our flagship annual event, Starfest, right here in NYC.
Classes, Live Lectures, Zoom Webinars
Support engaging astronomy and astrophotography classes, the return of live lectures at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), and a variety of insightful Zoom webinars.
Gateway Remote Telescopes
With cutting-edge rigs in both hemispheres—West Texas and Rio Hurtado, Chile—these world-class telescopes offer club members unparalleled opportunities to capture stunning deep-sky object (DSO) imagery, opening extraordinary windows into the cosmos!
New NYC Observatories
Exciting partnerships are on the horizon with Queensborough Community College and the
upcoming Evergreen Cemetery Observatory, bringing fresh opportunities for exploration and
discovery to our community!
Astrophotography Group
Home to multiple recipients of NASA’s prestigious “Astronomy Picture of the Day” (APOD), the group welcomes newbies to experts and excels across a diverse array of astrophotography disciplines, transforming the mysteries of the night sky into stunning works of visual storytelling.
PS: Your donation will have a lasting impact on AAA’s programs, enabling us to inspire future generations and bring the wonders of astronomy to everyone!