Aldrich Astronomical Society, Incorporated

09/26/2026

Just a reminder that our annual meeting where we announce the election results, as well as reflect of the past year and all our accomplishments as a club, is TONIGHT on ZOOM at 7PM. Members should have received a link via email. Don't miss it!

09/17/2026

Join Public Outreach Coordinator Mel for a special program just for kids about the animals in the night sky! Plus, participants will be able to create their very own constellations, nebulae, or galaxies that are inspired by their favorite animals! This event is at the Marlborough Public Library in Marlborough, MA on September 23 at 4PM. You can register at https://marlborough.librarycalendar.com/event/animals-night-sky-mel-46568

09/02/2026

Two photos of the same targets by two different members! The Draco Triplet is a group of galaxies, as the name suggests, in the constellation Draco. Awesome work Donna Sebeika and Kevin Boucher!

08/27/2026

TONIGHT, since we can't have a lunar eclipse party, let's join the Astro Society/ Astronomical Society of the Pacific for their free public event, The Life and Legacy of Nancy Grace Roman, on Zoom at 8PM Eastern time! You can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DO9sMPgYRuya431PaB02lw #/registration

08/26/2026

Are you excited about the Nancy Grace Roman telescope launch?

Space telescopes help us understand the origins of the universe. Fo...

08/26/2026

We've sadly had to cancel the eclipse event due to clouds :(

08/25/2026

***CANCELLED*** :( Too many clouds as well as possible rain tomorrow night, sorry!
Come have fun at our members-only lunar eclipse party! Check out the club smart telescopes, learn how to use a traditional telescope, and see the beauty of the partial lunar eclipse! Plus, snacks! Join us at the observatory site (see members section of the website for details) at 8:30 PM on Thursday August 27. (We'll cancel in case of clouds, so watch your email!)

08/24/2026

Our Public Outreach Coordinator Melanie Meadors spoke with Worcester Magazine about Pluto!

In two decades since Pluto lost its status as a planet, debate remains over the International Astronomical Union's vote.

08/20/2026

We've seen the photos of the recent solar eclipse here on Earth, but have you ever seen one from Mars? This is the Martian moon Phobos passing in front of the sun, as seen from the Mars Perseverance rover!