Buffalo Astronomical Association (BAA)

Buffalo Astronomical Association (BAA) Astronomy Club Our goal is the preservation of astronomy at the amateur level and to that end we pledge our talents and resources.

The Buffalo Astronomical Association is an organization composed of people from all walks of life who share in a common love for the wonders of the universe.

Join the BAA’s very own Tim Collins for this program in Amherst on Monday June 1st.
05/30/2026

Join the BAA’s very own Tim Collins for this program in Amherst on Monday June 1st.

Clouds? No problem.This past Saturday (5/16/26) 400+ attendees packed the Chestnut Ridge Casino for Stars Over Chestnut ...
05/22/2026

Clouds? No problem.
This past Saturday (5/16/26) 400+ attendees packed the Chestnut Ridge Casino for Stars Over Chestnut Ridge — a night of STEM exhibits, model rocket launches, an inflatable planetarium, and astronomy presentations from the BAA. Photos Credit: BAA Member Patrick C.
Huge thanks to all our partner organizations for helping bring science to life.

05/16/2026

Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry and the BAA hope you will come out and join us this evening at the Stars Over Chestnut Ridge event at Chestnut Ridge Park Casino.

Tonight’s event is on. Stargazing and Rocket Launches will be weather dependent. The Science Fair and presentations will be indoors. The Challenger Center Lockport is bringing their inflatable planetarium.

The event is in the park’s Casino. Take the exit off of Route 277 (Chestnut Ridge Road) that has signs for Casino Parking. This entrance has an overpass.

Clear Skies!

05/15/2026

💫 This Saturday, join the Buffalo Astronomical Association (BAA) and Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry for "Stars Over Chestnut Ridge."

A FREE, family-friendly event begins with a hands-on science fair, followed by stargazing or astronomy presentations. House of Munch food truck will also be on site.

Tonight’s Wilson Star Search is cancelled due to weather. Next month’s event is on the 3rd Saturday of June (June 20th)...
05/09/2026

Tonight’s Wilson Star Search is cancelled due to weather. Next month’s event is on the 3rd Saturday of June (June 20th).

Tonight is the first Wilson Star Search for 2026. Check their page or ours for cancellation due to weather. Cle...
05/09/2026

Tonight is the first Wilson Star Search for 2026. Check their page or ours for cancellation due to weather. Clear skies!

Last Night (Sunday 4/26) members of the BAA went out the Beaver Meadow Observatory and captured Supernova 2026kid in NGC...
04/27/2026

Last Night (Sunday 4/26) members of the BAA went out the Beaver Meadow Observatory and captured Supernova 2026kid in NGC 5907.

04/18/2026

it's finally time to post the schedule for Wilson Starsearch 2026. Please note that the June date is on the third Saturday.

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