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World Class Observatory

Our Observatory for member use only has a roll-off roof and contains a large Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope on an Astro-Physics 1100GTO computerized mount

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Large assortment of club owned Telescopes

Aldrich has over 19 telescopes and even more quality eyepieces for member use. Telescopes range in size from 20" Dobsonians to 80 MM refractors.

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Regular Members Only Star Party Events

We have regularly scheduled star party events/BBQs where members can socialize and use club equipment or their own. The observatory sits on 7 acres of manicured lawn under dark skies with concrete pads for members to setup equipment.

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Want to learn Astrophotography?

We have a large group of Astrophotography mentors you can learn from!

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Pot Luck Socials with Lectures

Aldrich has scheduled socials where members gather to enjoy a meal and hear an Astronomy oriented lecture.

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Lectures from World Class Scientist

We periodically have lectures from world class researchers and from other Aldrich members with LOTS of experience on a topic.

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Adopt a Library Telescope Program

Aldrich has placed Telescopes in well over 150 libraries through-out Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Vermont.

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Astronomy Programs for Schools

Aldrich provides astronomy programs for kids of all ages in local schools

Astronomy Educational Programs in Libraries

Aldrich members provide Astronomy oriented educational programs for all kinds of institutions and all age groups

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Programs for Scouting Events

We provide age appropriate programs for Boys and Girl scouts. We can also help with Astronomy badges.

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Community Education Center

Aldrich Astronomical Society is in a fund raising campaign to complete construction of a Community Education Center which will allow us to support many community education programs

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Lion Nebula by Thomas Lucia

Bernard 3 by Uri Darom

IC59/IC63 by Steve Bodine

M33 by Steve Bodine

Iris Nebula by Bruce Card

Fish Head Nebula by Kevin Boucher

M31 by Girish Joshi

Latest from our Astrophotography Group

ATLAS observatory atop Hawai'i's Mauna Loa volcano watching eruption closely November 28, 2022
Astronomers are watching with Hawai'i residents as the largest volcano on Earth erupts for the first time in decades.
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China just unveiled the crew that will launch on its Shenzhou 15 mission on Tuesday (Nov. 29) and spend the next six months in space.
Spy this great gift! Save 35% on Celestron SkyMaster 25X70 Binoculars for Cyber Monday November 28, 2022
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Snap up $225 off the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV this Cyber Monday November 28, 2022
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is $225 off this Cyber Monday and it comes with a 14-42mm II R lens.
Satellites watch Mauna Loa, world's largest active volcano, erupt in Hawaii (photos) November 28, 2022
Satellites watched as Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth, erupted on Sunday (Nov. 27) after 38 years of quiet.
COVID-19 pandemic widened the gender gap in astronomy publishing November 28, 2022
The gender imbalance that has existed for years in astronomy research and publishing worsened when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down labs and sent scientists home.
Take on the galaxy for less with up to 50% off on these Cyber Monday board game deals November 28, 2022
Whether it's conquering the galaxy or escaping from the infamous Alien, these Cyber Monday board game deals offer some stellar savings, up to $73 off.
Wow! Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft captures live view of Earth and moon from deep space (video) November 28, 2022
There's an epic livestream running on the Artemis 1 moon mission, showcasing live views of the Orion spacecraft as it flies in a distant retrograde lunar orbit.
These binoculars can reveal the stars: Now they're $65 off for Cyber Monday November 28, 2022
Telescopes step aside, these powerful Celestron binoculars can reveal the night sky in superb detail and now they're discounted by over 30%.

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Paxton, MA 01612

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Fun had by all at West Boylston Senior Center stargazing event

Aldrich Observatory Star Party very well attended

Seventy Students and Parents attend James Webb Telescope talk at Al-Hamra Academy

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