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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.
Amazon Leo (LV-01) (opens in a new tab)
Vulcan VC6L
Go for launch
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, is a mega constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit that will offer broadband internet access, this constellation will be managed by Kuiper Systems LLC, a…
File photo of Vulcan: U.S. Space Force / Collin Wesson, public domain.
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 NOIRLab-operated Facilities Capture Brightening Nearby Supernova
Newly discovered supernova SN 2026ahvu in the nearby spiral galaxy NGC 1433 bedazzles new images from the Dark Energy Camera and the International Gemini Observatory. Caught early and still approaching its expe…
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NASA’s Hubble Offers Cosmic Sampler of Targets for Roman
A gallery of gravitational lenses captured by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope showcases the diversity of this cosmic phenomenon and lays the groundwork for follow-up observations by the Nancy Grace Roman Space Te…
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Ghostly Cat’s Head Nebula lurks within sight of Hubble and Webb
The NASA/ESA Hubble and the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescopes recently stared at an eerie star-forming scene within the Carina Nebula, a massive gas and dust cloud located approximately 7,500 light-years…
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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.