New York Astronomy Clubs

Amateur Astronomers Association of New York

• The Amateur Astronomers Association of New York holds a regular lecture series on Friday evenings from May to October at the Museum of Natural History. These lectures are open to the general public and members of the astronomy club. A monthly evening seminar series provides members with the opportunity to discuss the latest advances in astronomy and ask questions on a range of astronomy topics. The club also hosts several observation sessions around New York City, all of which are open to the public. In the fall, the club hosts Starfest in Central Park where club members and the public have an opportunity to view the night sky, discuss astronomy equipment and watch astronomical events. An Observer's Group meeting takes place monthly. There is also a monthly newsletter which provides members with updates on current celestial events and club activities.

  Amateur Astronomers Association
  Gracie Station
  P.O. Box 383
  New York, NY 10028
  212-535-2922
  aaa.org

Amateur Observer's Society of New York, Inc.

• The aim of the Amateur Observer's Society of New York, Inc. is to make astronomy publicly accessible and to provide educational supports and resources to members. The club is open to members of all ages, and meets once a month on Sundays (except for July and August). Stargazing sessions also occur monthly, at various locations around Long Island, New York. The club has a Young Astronomers Program and holds an annual Starfest event. Membership in the club includes membership to the Astronomical League. Members also receive access to astronomy equipment, a resource library, and receive a monthly newsletter called the Celestial Observer. Members may also receive discounts on astronomy magazines and the purchase of astronomy equipment such as telescopes.

  Amateur Observer's Society of New York
  105 Betty Road
  East Meadow, NY 11554
  aosny.org

Central New York Astronomy Club

• The Central New York Astronomy Club is focused on the promotion and enjoyment of amateur astronomy. Members of the club range from professional astronomers to amateurs. Club activities include observing planetary and lunar events, astronomical computing, astro-imaging and astro-photography, public education and outreach, and the creation and design of telescopes. Members meet monthly and enjoy the use of a dark sky observing site, events such as star parties and sidewalk astronomy sessions, occasional tours and field trips, and access to an equipment library.

  Central New York Astronomy Club
  PO Box 461
  Clinton, NY 13323
  315-719-7435
  cnyastronomy.org

Marshal Martz Memorial Astronomical Association

• The Marshal Martz Memorial Astronomical Association, Inc. is a non-profit amateur astronomical association dedicated to providing public education and observational sessions for amateur astronomers. The association holds public observation nights and produces an astronomy newsletter.

  Marshal Martz Memorial Astronomical Assoc.
  176 Robbin Hill Rd.
  Frewsburg, NY 14738
  716-569-3689
  martzobservatory.org

Rensselaer Astrophysical Society

• The Rensselaer Astrophysical Society is a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute organization designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about astronomy. The society works with the Physics department of the Polytechnic Institute to maintain the Hirsch Observatory and make it available to members of the general public. Society meetings are usually held twice a month and are open to the public and students. There is a membership fee to join the society. Events include public observation nights, activities for children, and a public forum to post comments and ask questions.

  Rensselaer Astrophysical Society
  Box 24, Rensselaer Union
  Troy, New York 12180
  518-276-6090
  [email protected]

Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Science

• The Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Science holds meetings the first Friday of each month. Meetings usually include a guest speaker and presentations. Members meet at the Max and Marion Farash Center which has a roll-off observatory and a small and big dome for observing the night sky. The club holds star parties which are open to the public, regular Saturday night planetarium sessions and seminars on buying and using a telescope. Membership rates vary depending on the membership category.

  Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Science
  9780 Bethany Ctr. Road
  East Bethany, NY 14054
  585-987-5330
  rochesterastronomy.org

Westchester Amateur Astronomers, Inc

• The Westchester Amateur Astronomers, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on providing public education and astronomy events for a wide range of ages. The club holds monthly lectures and an observation series called the Stairway to Heaven. All events are open to the public and free. The annual membership fee supports the activities of the club in providing free public education events and entitles members to a discount from select astronomy magazines.

  Westchester Amateur Astronomers, Inc.
  P.O. Box 44
  Valhalla, New York 10595
  877--456--5778
  westchesterastronomers.org