The Amateur Astronomers Group is located in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The majority of our members are from South Central New Mexico. We are comprised of amateur astronomers with a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Our group primarily supports Oliver Lee State Park and the Sunspot Solar Observatory with their astronomy events along with other local outreach opportunities. The group actively supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education activities in southern New Mexico and west Texas. The membership ranges from beginners to highly advanced individuals conducting scientific research. We welcome everyone, especially families and youngsters. Telescopes NOT required. Best of all membership is FREE!

CURRENT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
and the
Amateur Astronomers Group

 

Schedule of Night Sky Programs 2023

August 19 STAR PARTY - Planet Free

On Aug 19, 2023 the Amateur Astronomy Group will be hosting a Star party at the Oliver Lee State Park located south of Alamogordo 8:00pm to 10:00pm. The planets have left the night sky this month. We will have a view of the waxing three day old crescent moon. We should also get to see several open and globular clusters. Entry and memberships are free. This area was chosen for the dark skies away from city lights, but still close to Alamogordo. This is part of a great Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education activity to experience the night sky through telescopes and other equipment. Telescopes NOT required. Bring your own equipment if you have it! Everyone is welcome, especially families and youngsters. Please park in the area to the left of the gate unless you have mobility issues or a telescope.

For information call: 575-437-8284

September 16 STAR PARTY - Saturn Returns

On Sep 16, 2023 the Amateur Astronomy Group will be hosting a Star party at the Oliver Lee State Park located south of Alamogordo 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Saturn should make an appearance this month. We will have a view of the waxing one day old crescent moon. We should also get to see several open and globular clusters along with a galaxy or two. Entry and memberships are free. This area was chosen for the dark skies away from city lights, but still close to Alamogordo. This is part of a great Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education activity to experience the night sky through telescopes and other equipment. Telescopes NOT required. Bring your own equipment if you have it! Everyone is welcome, especially families and youngsters. Please park in the area to the left of the gate unless you have mobility issues or a telescope.

For information call: 575-437-8284

October 28 STAR PARTY - FULL MOON

On Oct 28, 2023 the Amateur Astronomy Group will be hosting a Star party at the Oliver Lee State Park located south of Alamogordo 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Full Moon Event! Tonight, the sky will be filled with the full moon. We should still see Saturn and Jupiter should make an appearance this month. We might see a few deep sky objects as well. Entry and memberships are free. This area was chosen for the dark skies away from city lights, but still close to Alamogordo. This is part of a great Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education activity to experience the night sky through telescopes and other equipment. Telescopes NOT required. Bring your own equipment if you have it! Everyone is welcome, especially families and youngsters. Please park in the area to the left of the gate unless you have mobility issues or a telescope.

For information call: 575-437-8284

NOVEMBER 11 STAR PARTY - Jupitor Returns / LAST STAR PARTY OF YEAR

On Nov 11, 2023 the Amateur Astronomy Group will be hosting a Star party at the Oliver Lee State Park located south of Alamogordo 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Our Last event of the year. Saturn and Jupiter should be visible. Tonight is a New Moon. We should also get to see several open and globular clusters and since it’s galaxy season, we should see several. Entry and memberships are free. This area was chosen for the dark skies away from city lights, but still close to Alamogordo. This is part of a great Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education activity to experience the night sky through telescopes and other equipment. Telescopes NOT required. Bring your own equipment if you have it! Everyone is welcome, especially families and youngsters. Please park in the area to the left of the gate unless you have mobility issues or a telescope.

For information call: 575-437-8284

2023 Events Coming Soon!


 

OTHER OUTREACH EVENTS

in south-central New Mexico
with the
Amateur Astronomers Group

 

Schedule of Programs 2024






 

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