Groovy Adventures : Night Sky : Astronomy Clubs : New York
Here is our complete listing of astronomy clubs around the country! Please use the map below to find a local club or organization in your area. If you are new to astronomy, contact an astronomy club near you and ask if you can join them on a stargaze or meeting! If you are like me, you will be introduced to some of the nicest folks around, and see some of the coolest things ever! One look at Saturn's rings or a transit of Jupiter's moons... you'll be hooked!
Links:
- Amateur Astronomers Association of New York - New York City's largest club for amateur astronomers. We host observing sessions, lectures, classes.
- Kopernik Astronomical Society - The KAS is always interested in getting new members of all levels of background and interest in Astronomy! We believe in letting members pursue their interest in Astronomy at whatever level they would like. We have members who are "theory people", "just star gazers", or "dedicated observational astronomers".
- Mid-Hudson Astronomy Association - The Mid-Hudson Astronomy Association (MHAA) is a group of amateur astronomy enthusiasts, sponsored by SUNY New Paltz. Our purpose is to educate students and the general public about Astronomy by various methods.
- UpStateAstro - UpStateAstro is THE stargazer's resource for the upstate regions of both New York and Pennsylvania. At UpStateAstro you'll find your way to everything from virtually every observatory and astronomy club in the upstate regions of both states to dozens of educational articles to the latest on the fight against light pollution to info on Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania's official dark-sky preserve and one of the VERY best places to stargaze east of the Mississippi.
- Westchester Amateur Astronomers, Inc. - A not-for-profit organization open to all who have a desire to learn more about astronomy and telescopes. Monthly lectures at observing sessions.
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