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Amateur Astronomers Association, Inc. was organized in 1927 to promote the study of Astronomy, emphasizing its cultural and inspirational value. WHAT IS THE AAA?
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http://www.aaa.org
http://aaa.org/donate Since 1927, the Amateur Astronomers Association has been serving our members and the public in all aspects of amateur astronomy. If you want to keep up with the space program, learn what's happening at the frontiers of astronomical research, or just appreciate the beauty of the night sky, we can help. We sponsor lectures at the American Museum of Natural History by leading researchers, provide economical classes in astronomy to members, and hold a seminar on Recent Advances in Astronomy once a month at New York University. We also host observing sessions at several locations in the New York Metropolitan Area. Stop by and look through members' telescopes. If you're thinking of getting a telescope or binoculars, you can get advice from experienced stargazers. The Club's events for this month are listed on the calendar. We hope you will attend some of them. We produce a monthly newsletter, Eyepiece, containing several articles of interest. Be sure to take a look at some of our members' photos and articles. You may also follow us on Instagram at , and our astrophotography page at .

10/05/2026

Discover the Night Sky at Autumn Starfest 2026! 🪐🔭

The Amateur Astronomers Association invites you to join us for Autumn Starfest, a free evening of stargazing and astronomy at Inwood Hill Park.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 6:30–10:00 PM
📍 Inwood Hill Park @ Pat’s Lawn
(Enter at W 218th St & Indian Rd)

Guests can enjoy telescope views of Saturn, the Moon, star clusters and more, along with gift bags for the first 150 attendees and free raffle prizes—including a brand-new telescope!

All are welcome!

Whether you're a longtime astronomy enthusiast or simply curious about what's above us, come spend an evening exploring the universe with the AAA community.

Weather permitting. Check aaa.org for updates.

10/05/2026

Solar Observing: Pioneer Works
Sunday, Oct. 11, 1:00 - 4:00 PM EDT
59 Pioneer St., Brooklyn

For more info about Pioneer Works' Second Sunday program that day (12–6 pm), see
https://pioneerworks.org/programs/second-sundays-october-2026

10/04/2026

Two nice photos of the setting crescent Moon and Venus, with the Fuencaliente lighthouse in the foreground. Photos by Stan Honda and Chirag Upreti. They make an interesting comparison in their composition.

10/04/2026

JWST Revolution on Galaxy Formation (2026)
Thursday, Oct. 8, 7:00 - 9:00 PM EDT
Via Zoom
Registration has begun. AAA members only. Tuition $10.

Presenter:
Alice Shapley is a full professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Registration and more info at
https://aaa.org/event/new-jwst-data-on-early-galaxy-formation-2026/

10/04/2026

Lincoln Center (Hearst Plaza)
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 8:00 - 10:00 PM EDT

We have two observing locations: Josie Robertson Plaza (in front of the fountain) and Hearst Plaza (near the reflecting pool).

More info at
https://aaa.org/event/stargazing-hearst-plaza/2026-10-07/

10/04/2026

Stargazing: The High Line
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30 - 10:00 PM EDT

Weather permitting, we will meet at the crossroads of Little West 12th and Washington Streets, just south of the Standard Hotel. Observing is from sunset until 10 PM.

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

This talk has been rescheduled to Oct. 27.

Address

209 W 29th Street, Suite 6149
New York, NY
10001

Telephone

+12125352922

Website

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