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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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Globular cluster duo M53 & NGC5053 by Kevin Boucher

Seagull Nebula by Girish Joshi

M51 by Steve Bodine

Tadpole Nebula by Joe Geiger

Orion Nebula by Marsha Wilcox

Ghost Nebula by Kevin Boucher

Latest from our Astrophotography Group

This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 13 – 21 May 13, 2022
The Moon becomes totally eclipsed, Corvus eyes Spica, Draco eyes Vega, and the last star of the rising Summer Triangle clears the horizon. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 13 – 21 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Alan MacRobert
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 6 – 14 May 6, 2022
The Moon aligns with Pollux and Castor – but how precisely for you? Three zero-magnitude stars form a far-flung spring triad. And with Libra and Bootes up, the two oldest things you will ever see await your binoculars or scope. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 6 – 14 appeared first on […]
Alan MacRobert
Wartime Skygazing: An Amateur Astronomer in Ukraine May 3, 2022
Plakha Alexander — amateur astronomer, owner of Astro-Gadget.net, and Ukrainian — shares his experiences since Russia's invasion began. The post Wartime Skygazing: An Amateur Astronomer in Ukraine appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
William Barnhill
May: An Eclipse, Planets & More May 1, 2022
Download this month's Sky Tour podcast to find which planets are visible in the morning and evening skies, along expert tips for how to view the total lunar eclipse on May 15–16. The post May: An Eclipse, Planets & More appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
J. Kelly Beatty
This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 29 – May 6 April 29, 2022
Mercury passes the Pleiades at dusk. Jupiter passes Venus in the dawn as Mars and Saturn watch. And can you name the three brightest stars of these spring nights? Hint: They're all magnitude zero. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 29 – May 6 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Alan MacRobert
How to Observe and Measure Naked-eye Sunspots April 27, 2022
As Solar Cycle 25 ticks up, naked-eye sunspots are becoming more frequent. They're not only fun to observe, but with this simple method you can determine just how big they are. We also have news on a bright supernova! The post How to Observe and Measure Naked-eye Sunspots appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Bob King
This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 22 – 30 April 22, 2022
Arcturus, Spica, and Corvus put on their spring show. The Pointers point straight down at nightfall, which means Leo walks the high south and the Arch of Spring spans the west. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 22 – 30 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Alan MacRobert
Celebrate Spring with the Lyrids April 21, 2022
People have been watching the annual Lyrid meteor shower for more than 2,700 years. Come join the crowd! The post Celebrate Spring with the Lyrids appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Bob King
Plan Now for the 2023 Solar Eclipse in Western Australia April 20, 2022
Here's what to know if you want to see this hybrid (mostly total) solar eclipse next year. The post Plan Now for the 2023 Solar Eclipse in Western Australia appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Jamie Carter
This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 15 – 23 April 16, 2022
Orion descends, Leo walks sideways, the Dog Stars stand up straight, the Moon wanes past full, and at dawn, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, and Saturn form a diagonal straight line. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, April 15 – 23 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Alan MacRobert

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Want some great reasons to join?

Event Calendar

Please consider donating to our Educational Programs

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Thousands of people attend TouchTomorrow event at Polar Park

NASA’s Webb Reaches Alignment Milestone, Optics Working Successfully

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