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Our Next Meeting is
December 1st 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
Binoculars: The Little Instrument That Can?
Hofstra University, Berliner Hall room 117
143 California Ave, Uniondale, NY
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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…
AOSNY and Southern Rock come to West Islip
Music and Astronomy Under the Stars and Freebird share the sights and sounds. On Wednesday, August 21st, AOSNY assembled a stargazing treat at Anthony Casamento Park in West Islip for concert-goers coming out to hear Freebird, the Lynard Skynard tribute band. About a dozen AOSNY members volunteered their time to bring the Hofstra MAUS program…
Annual Astronomy Night Returns to Jones Beach Community
Annual Music and Astronomy Under the Stars was huge success. After a pausing a few years due to the pandemic, the annual MAUS program has returned to Jones Beach Boardwalk at the Bandshell bringing astronomy to the community. On Friday, August 16th, thousands of beach- and concert-goers were treated to incredible views of a beautiful…
The President’s Message
To the Members of AOSNY Astronomy Club, As we welcome the height of summer, AOSNY is excited to present an array of celestial events and activities for July and August 2024. The warm nights provide the perfect opportunity to explore the wonders of the night sky, and we have several events planned to make the…
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.