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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.
We're Not Hawking Around (3x HawkEye 360) (opens in a new tab)
Electron
Date to be confirmed
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
HawkEye 360 is a a space-based civil global intelligence satellite network using radio frequency (RF) technology to help monitor transportation across air, land and sea and assist with emergencies, and to…
File photo of Electron: Yourong F. Wang, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.
NASA’s Hubble Spies Spiral’s Edge
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove.
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NSF Kitt Peak National Observatory Welcomes Local Community to Tohono O’odham Nation Open Night
More than 90 NSF NOIRLab volunteers welcomed visitors from the Tohono O’odham Nation to NSF Kitt Peak National Observatory to enjoy an evening of cultural performances and educational activities.
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Webb measures distance to farthest fast radio burst, suggesting origin
First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant Universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never a…
Read at ESA/Webb (opens in a new tab)Join the community
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.