Long Island Astronomy for Over 55 Years
amateur observers’ society of new york
Our Next Meeting is
April 14th at 1:30pm, Hofstra University
The Amateur Observers’ Society monthly meetings for members and the public are normally held 1:30–4pm on the first Sunday of the Month, October–June, the second Sunday in September. Sometimes we have to move our meeting to a new date to coordinate with our meeting place, we keep this post updated if things change. See our Meetings page for directions to the meeting location listed above.
Discussions concerning observing and equipment use, plus in-person and online presentation of worldwide guest speakers. All are welcome.
Thinking of becoming a member? Contact us for a guest invite.
Upcoming Events
Christopher E. Mason—The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds
Hofstra University
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News
Submit Your Photos for the 2025 AOS Calendar
To the Members of AOS, For years, our club produced an annual club calendar filled with your astronomy photos, not NASA’s or someone else’s but YOURS. These calendars not only have member astronomy photos, but are chock full reminders of important astronomical events each month… style and function! For the 2025 calendar, AOS will have…
The President’s Message
To the Members of AOSNY Astronomy Club, I hope this message finds you all well and filled with the same excitement for the cosmos that I feel each time I gaze up at the night sky. As we step into the month of March, there are a couple of celestial events and club activities I…
The President’s Message
To the Members of AOS, For those who have been following along, as well as those who may not even be aware, AOS had made a decision at the end of 2023 to expand its viewing capacity for public outreach. This expansion is expected to take place throughout the 2024 fiscal/club year and anticipated to…
The President’s Message
To the Members of AOS, November goes out with the Beaver Moon and what a Moon it was…. So visible not only during the night but so ever present it was in the morning… I don’t think I remember it being this striking! Winter is almost upon us as it begins on December 21 at…
The President’s Message
To the Members of AOS, While October leaves us with full buckets and pockets of Candy Corn and witches’ potions, this year’s celebration of Halloween, short for All Hallows’ Eve, is an astronomical holiday otherwise known as Cross-Quarter Day (CQD). CQD is the midway point between the Autumnal Equinox and the Winter Solstice. DO YOU…
The President’s Message
To the Members of AOS, As we have now transitioned past the Autumnal Equinox and head into the Fall Season, October brings upon us thoughts of cooler nights, falling leaves, earlier darker skies, culminating in spooky Halloween festivities with Jack–o’- Lanterns, Witches and Goblins… October also brings us meteor season! And this October is going to…
Ways to Support AOSNY
Donate Money
AOSNY is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization and, as such, donations are tax deductible within federal guidelines. Please also check with a tax accountant for details.
Donate Equipment
If you have astronomy equipment that you are considering donating, or would like to know whether AOSNY can find it a good home, we might be able to help.