Associations
Amplify your astro ambitions by joining associations that propel both hobbyists and professionals toward celestial pursuits.
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The AAVSO's Mission
The AAVSO is an international non-profit organization of variable star observers whose mission is to enable anyone, anywhere, to participate in scientific discovery through variable star astronomy.
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Alnitak offers remote access to the 0.
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The American Astronomical Society is a major international organization of professional astronomers, astronomy educators, and amateur astronomers.
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The Ames Area Amateur Astronomers (AAAA) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 educational organization whose goals are to inform and excite people about the wonders of the night sky.
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Archaeological Paths is about crafting utterly original, lavish, and extraordinary travel experiences.
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Arizona Sky Village enjoys an exceptional location with a comfortable year-round climate and easy accessibility to an abundance of activities.
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In the early days of computer-assisted astronomy, devices came with their own "computer control" (usually ASCII over RS-232).
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AstroCamp is located in an ideal area for astronomical observation, on high peaks in Nerpio, Albatece, Spain.
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We all share the same sky and Astronomers Without Borders brings the world together to share our passion of astronomy and the wonders of the Universe.
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The Astronomical League is an umbrella organization of amateur astronomy societies.
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Since 1924, the ASKC has grown from a small group of amateur astronomers to one of the largest astronomical societies in the country, with nearly 400 members.
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The Astronomical Society of New Haven, Inc.
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ASP believes astronomy is a fundamentally democratic science, with the cosmos equally accessible to all people regardless of age, gender, background, ethnicity, economic status, or abilities.
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Astronomy & Astrophysics is an international Journal, which publishes papers on all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics.
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The Astrophotography Prize is an International Competition run by Astrophotographers, for Astrophotographers.
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The Atlaskies team’s efforts have led to an increased interest in the field of astronomy and a better understanding of the universe for many people.
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The Boise Astronomical Society is dedicated to the promotion, education, and enjoyment of astronomy for our members and the general public.
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Pillaging the Universe One Star at a Time
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At Casitas de Gila Guesthouses, night sky and astronomy enthusiasts will find:
Secluded, dark, light-pollution-free, clear skies.
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To be a tool for Amateur and Professional Astronomers involved with sky observation activities, and, mainly, for more and more people to be enchanted by the sky.
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The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian is a collaboration between Harvard and Smithsonian designed to ask - and ultimately answer - humanity’s greatest unresolved questions about the nature of the universe.
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CPO, Inc.
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The Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club is a group of like-minded astronomy enthusiasts who appreciate and observe the wonders of our universe.
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Bringing knowledge of astronomy and enjoyment of the night sky to the Chippewa Valley.
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The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of astronomy enthusiasts dedicated to the promotion and advancement of astronomy throughout Southern Colorado.
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The annual Astronomers Conjunction astronomy convention held every summer in Northfield, MA.
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| 1988 | 2-10 | 5 | 806,294 |
Founded as the International Dark-Sky Association in 1988, DarkSky is the globally recognized authority on light pollution issues and night sky conservancy.
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Deep Sky West is a remote astrophotography observatory in New Mexico, USA and Chile.
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East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) is a group of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts in the eastern part of the Valley of the Sun.
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The European Space Agency portal features the latest news in space exploration, human spaceflight, launchers, telecommunications, navigation, monitoring and space science.
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| 1962 | 501-1000 | -- | 461,309 |
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) enables scientists worldwide to discover the secrets of the Universe for the benefit of all.
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Europlanet is a not-for-profit association that provides the planetary science community with access to research infrastructure and services.
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If you’ve never been out to a sky beyond your backyard or local astronomy sites, you’re in for an amazing treat.
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Goldendale Sky Village LLC (GSV) is a private company established in the summer of 2018 by a group of amateur astronomers from Washington and Oregon.
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GLAAC was founded to make it easier for amateur astronomy clubs to collaborate on big events.
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Hyde Memorial Observatory is a community astronomical observatory located in Lincoln, Nebraska surrounded Holmes lake.
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Insight Observatory offers online remote telescope services, facilitating educational outreach and astrophotography through access to telescopes located in various remote observatories worldwide.
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Interactive Astronomy provides quality equipment for professional and amateur astronomers.
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Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) is a Program of the NOIRLab.
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The Las Vegas Astronomical Society is an organization of amateur astronomers, formed to promote amateur astronomy in Sourthern Nevada.
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Founded in 1957, the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society (LVAAS) is one of the oldest continuously-operating amateur astronomy organizations in the U.
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This site is for amateur astronomers who like to view and share the wonders of our night time skies.
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For more than 125 years, Lowell Observatory has connected people to the universe, through education, exploration and discovery.
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Magdalena Astronomical Society, Inc.
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This gathering provides activities for all experience levels, from stargazing beginners to seasoned visual observers to dedicated astrophotographers.
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McDonald Observatory is accessible to the public Tuesday – Saturday 12-5 pm, and is closed on Sunday and Monday.
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The Michiana Astronomical Society, founded in 1974, is a group of individuals from the South Bend/Mishawaka area who share a common interest in astronomy.
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In 1972, Minneapolis-based E&W Optical Company was a haven for Twin Cities amateur astronomers seeking advice, optics for their projects or for commercially produced telescopes, and accessories.
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This is a special place.
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| 1958 | 10k+ | -- | 283 |
NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery.
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Subaru is an 8.
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The National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is a major player in basic research on the global stage and the only organisation in France that is active in all fields of science.
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NRAO
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Plan now to sail off on your own voyage of discovery this summer with us! The astronomical views from Merritt Reservoir's Snake Campground are fabulous, and there are plenty of recreational opportunities to keep the entire family entertained all week long at the annual Nebraska Star Party.
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Since 1986, Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR) has shared the wonders of the sky with each other and the community at large.
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Welcome to the "North Bay Astronomy Club".
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The North York Astronomical Association (NYAA) is an organization of people who like to gather together to "shoot the breeze" about astronomy, tinker with our "toys", and observe when the weather cooperates.
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NOVAC is located in the state of Virginia, in the United States of America.
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| 2017 | 501-1000 | -- | 756,604 |
NSF’s NOIRLab (formally named the National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory) is the US national center for ground-based, nighttime optical astronomy.
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The Omaha Astronomical Society is a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization with the mission of introducing the.
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Every summer, amateur astronomers gather at Indian Trail Spring in the Ochoco National Forest, located 45 miles east of Prineville, Oregon, for the Oregon Star Party.
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The Prairie Astronomy Club was founded in 1961 as a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the study of Astronomy and related subjects for the benefit of its members and the general public.
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The Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium is an educational ministry of French Camp Academy.
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Roboscopes is a collaboration between passionate astronomers to set up a remote imaging site with a genuine bias towards everyone.
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RockchuckSummit.
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Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, Rockland Astronomy Club has your particular interest in mind.
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Rocky Mountain Star Stare (RMSS) is an annual star party sponsored by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society.
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The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), founded in 1820, encourages and promotes the study of astronomy, solar-system science, geophysics and closely related branches of science.
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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, with its headquarters in Toronto, is a national society of 5000+ members that began in 1868 with only 8 members.
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| 1937 | 101-250 | -- | 544259 |
Royal Museums Greenwich comprises the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House.
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The Sangamon Astronomical Society is a registered not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising the public’s awareness about the science of astronomy and to increasing the interest of astronomical science to education in the Springfield area.
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Presented by the Saskatoon and Regina Centres of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
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In the early 2000s, Liverpool John Moores University had an idea.
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Since the founding of Sierra Remote Observatories (SRO) in 2007, we have been striving to make it a premiere destination for automated astronomical data collection and imaging, satellite tracking and space communication.
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Control top-notch observatories around the world straight from your browser.
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SkyPi Remote Observatory is dedicated to providing the discriminating astrophotographer the ability to image remotely in a superb environment.
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Skyscrapers, Inc.
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SJAC serves those with an interest in astronomy throughout all of the southern part of New Jersey and surrounding areas.
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The SAS was formed in 1986 to promote Amateur Astronomy.
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The Southern Cross Astronomical Society (SCAS), originally founded in 1922 as the Southern Cross Observatory, is one of the oldest amateur astronomical societies in the Western Hemisphere.
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SMA is a community.
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We are The Springfield Telescope Makers, Inc.
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The Washington State Star Party is an annual gathering of people interested in astronomy and its many related fields.
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Telescope Live was founded with one overriding belief – that astrophotography should be accessible to everyone.
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Texas Star Party, INC.
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The TAO project is a plan to build a world-top infrared-optimized telescope with a 6.
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TAWBAS represents a collection of local amateur astronomers who have a passion for astronomy and space science and who are eager to share, learn and teach others who have similar interest.
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Utah Desert Remote Observatories was created as a family business to share our love of astrophotography from our remote Southwest desert location with people around the world who can only dream of dark skies.
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Welcome to the Warren Rupp Observatory, home to one of the largest telescopes open to the public.
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For decades the Westport Astronomical Society has been bringing the wonders of the night sky to the thousands that have visited the Westport Observatory.
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The York County Star Parties (YCSP) are annual dark-sky amateur astronomy observing events, Wednesday to Sunday morning, four days and nights.
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