astronomy association of arizona
Where neighbors of all ages join together to appreciate the sky through observation, discussion and education
Image Credit - Kevin Legore
HOW WE BEGAN
We started nine years ago with a handful of hobbyists in Verrado located in the city of Buckeye, Arizona. We now have 400 members and subscribers sharing a common interest in the field of astronomy.
When we first got together we thought that this might be a forum for serious science-minded individuals. Like most astronomy clubs, we shared interest in improving our hobby, and learning more about the latest technology.
Now that we've grown we've found that our interest extends beyond the hobby.
OUR MISSION is to engage those of all interest levels and to provide the highest quality of astronomical science to everyone and anyone in our community and beyond.
We also looked at our long term vision and felt that we want to create an organization that will provide a resource where anyone can succeed in meeting their personal astronomical education goals through state-of-the-art learning activities and unsurpassed membership benefits.
We hope you share the same vision and mission and will join us to learn more about the science of astronomy or improve the skills you already have as a hobbyist, educator or serious scientist.
WHO CAN JOIN
Anyone can join by contacting Ken Spencer, President and CEO at info@AstronomyAssociationArizona.org for additional information. We encourage you to complete the membership application found in the JOIN US section of this website. Simply complete the information and send the application to the address listed with your membership level payment.
Your information will never be shared with anyone unless you provide us with authorization to do so. The Association is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit corporation supported by members, donors, sponsors and the Verrado Assembly. We are operated by volunteers and we are open to anyone that shares an interest in the science.
NASA NIGHT SKY NETWORK & ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
The Astronomy Association of Arizona is a member of the Night Sky Network which is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing the science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions to the general public. As a member of our association, you would have the opportunity to benefit from our relationship with this organization. Click on the link below for more information on the NSN and to register to our site:
https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/club-view.cfm?Club_ID=1913&View=Public .
To join our organization in the NSN click on "Register" below Astronomy Association of Arizona. We will contact you to provide you with information prior to accepting your membership in the NSN.
Click on this link to find astronomy events and clubs in your area: https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs-and-events.cfm
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