Alliance of Historic Observatories
Was established with a vision and mission to support historical observatories that can sustain them over the next century...
The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO) is an international organization devoted to study the Sun, Moon, planets, asteroids, meteors, and comets.
Astronomers Without Borders
Global initiatives in hands on astronomy with a vision of "one sky"...
Astronomical League
A federation of over 240 amateur astronomy societies across the USA, making the League one of the largest astronomy organizations in the world. Champions of the global celebration of Astronomy Day. The Explore Alliance and Explore Scientific are the underwriters of the Leslie Peltier Award and the National Young Astronomer's Award...
Astronomy Magazine
Founded by Steve Walther, the first issue of Astronomy was August 1973, with 48 pages and five feature articles. Today with David J. Eicher as Editor-in Chief, the magazine, devoted to the hobby of astronomy, is distributed around the world in print and online..
Astronomical Society of Kansas City (ASKC)
The Astronomical Society of Kansas City dates back to the early 1920's. Over the years the ASKC has become one of the largest Astronomical Societies in the country....
Federation des Astronomes Amateurs du Quebec (FAAQ)
The only organization recognized by the Government of Quebec to represent individuals, groups (clubs) and institutions related to amateur astronomy in Quebec...
International Dark Sky Association (IDA)
The first organization to become apart of the Dark Sky movement and now largest organization involved. They continue to make a significant impact through education and awareness of protecting the night sky from light pollution...
MSRO Science, Inc.
A non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, MSRO Science is an innovator in small-telescope observatories, and does outreach, and provides training and research opportunities for amateur and professional astronomers all over the world...
Mt. Wilson Observatory
One of the birthplaces of modern astronomy and astrophysics, Mt. Wilson Observatory also hosts amazing astronomy experiences and lectures for the general public...
Nebraska Star Party
One of the top star party events in the world with ultra-dark skies, suitable from rank beginner to the seriously advanced astronomer...
San Pedro de Atacama Celestial Explorations (SPACE)
Operated by professional astronomer Alain Maury, SPACE offers people an incredible view of the Southern Hemisphere stars, while using their telescopes under super dark skies in Chile...
Warren Rupp Observatory - Hidden Hollow Star Party
More information coming soon...
Winter Star Party
The Winter Star Party "WSP" is held annually, usually during the new moon in February. The event is unique in that it occurs mid-winter during the height of the Florida Keys tourist season. The warm weather, coupled with dark skies, and possibly the steadies skies in North America attracts attendees from all over the frozen United States, Canada, and Europe giving the event an international flavor...
Yerkes Observatory and the Yerkes Future Foundation
Founded in 1897 by George Ellery Hale, and financed by Charles T. Yerkes, Yerkes Observatory houses the world's largest working refracting telescope. Shuttered to the public in 2018 by the University of Chicago, the Yerkes Future Foundation (YFF) has finally reached an agreement with the university to turn over the facility to YFF to resume public educational outreach activities once again...