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Aldrich Astronomical Society (AAS), which was founded in 1932, is one of the oldest astronomy clubs in the United States. We are dedicated to promoting an understanding of the night sky. AAS has also been the recipient of numerous Awards.
NASA astronaut speaks with StarFest attendees
Our membership is very active. Here are some examples of what we do:
- Host sky viewing sessions (weather permitting) at both our meeting location in Paxton and our private Observatory location in Oakham.
- Invite lecturers from academia, amateur community, and society members
- Offer educational outreach to schools, libraries, and scouts (100+ events in 2016)
- Get together on a weekly basis for socializing and sharing knowledge
- Steward a statewide adopt-a-library telescope program (108 telescopes placed into libraries across Massachusetts since 2014)
- Amateur telescope making
- Astrophotography
Our club is a registered charity with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (MGL chapter 180) and the United States Internal Revenue Service (501(c)(3) IRS code). We maintain our bylaws (see Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc. ByLaws) and other filings with the Secretary of the Commonwealth and Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General. Donations are tax deductible.
Join the club
We’d love for you to join and become our newest member!
Current Club Officers & Directors
- OFFICERS:
• President – Jim Zebrowski
• Treasurer – Fran Edwards
• Secretary – Larry Moss
- DIRECTORS:
• Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator – Chris Martel
• Facilities Manager – Bob Peloquin
• Information Technology and Membership Database Manager – Kevin Boucher
• Development Coordinator – Nick Powlovich
• Library Telescope Program Coordinator – John Root
• Construction Coordinator – Steve Gallo
Observing Tips
- This Week’s Sky at a Glance, October 11 – 19 October 11, 2019Friday, Oct. 11 • Soon after dark, you'll find zero-magnitude Arcturus low in the west-northwest at the same height as zero-magnitude Capella shining in the northeast. When this happens, turn to the south-southeast, and there will be 1st-magnitude Fomalhaut at the same height — if you're at latitude 43° north. Seen from south of […]Alan MacRobert
- This Week’s Sky at a Glance, October 4 – 12 October 4, 2019Friday, Oct. 4 • The waxing Moon this evening shines between Saturn, to its left or upper left, and Jupiter farther to the Moon's lower right (off the center-right of the chart here). Saturday, Oct. 5 • It's both International Astronomy Day and International Observe the Moon Night! The Moon is first quarter (exactly so […]Alan MacRobert