Astronomy · Education · Community
Look up.
Discover more.
We bring the wonder of the universe closer through public observing, classroom astronomy, youth programs, and a welcoming community of sky explorers.
Spaceflight
The next launch.
Starlink Group 15-18 (opens in a new tab)
Falcon 9 Block 5
Go for launch
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
A batch of 27 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.
Photo: SpaceX, CC BY-NC 2.0.
Our mission
A shared sky.
A more curious community.
The American Bootes Astronomical Society brings professional and amateur astronomy into public spaces, schools, and family programs through observing events, lectures, summer camps, and classroom outreach.
We are amateur astronomers, educators, families, and lifelong learners united by science, the outdoors, and the wonder of the universe.
What we do
Explore astronomy your way.
Meet us under the stars, invite astronomy into a classroom, or join a community that keeps learning together.
Public Stargazing
Shared telescope views and friendly guidance bring the night sky within reach.
View upcoming events 02Astronomy in Classrooms
Hands-on science experiences designed to spark questions and lasting curiosity.
Plan a school visit 03Youth & Summer Programs
Science, outdoor discovery, and teamwork for the next generation of stargazers.
Explore STEM camp 04Talks & Community Events
Accessible conversations about astronomy, discovery, and our place in the cosmos.
Browse activitiesAstronomy worldwide
Discoveries from observatories and space agencies around the world.
NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Reveals Its First Dwarf Planet Candidate in Our Solar System
In the outer reaches of our Solar System, beyond the orbit of Pluto, NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has spotted 2026 ED138 — a large, bright trans-Neptunian object that scientists have identified as a dwarf…
Read at NSF NOIRLab (opens in a new tab)
NASA’s UVEX Space Telescope Successfully Passes Key Milestone
Agency officials have confirmed NASA’s UVEX space telescope after completing a technical and programmatic review known as Key Decision Point C.
Read at NASA (opens in a new tab)
Dead star and planetary bodies: astronomers spot unique disc of debris that foretells Solar System’s future
Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) have found a rare disc of debris around a dead star that provides a glimpse of what may happen to our Solar System. Unlike…
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There is a place for you under this sky.
Whether you are a seasoned observer or simply curious, join fellow explorers who love to learn, share, and look up together.