The Albuquerque Astronomical SocietyObserve, Educate, Have Fun
What is TAAS?
Since 1959, The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) has been viewing the New Mexico night sky and sharing its features through public education.For information about activities or learning about membership, read the About TAAS page. or contact us at
taas@taas.org
phone: 505-254-TAAS (254-8227).
P.O. Box 50581, Albuquerque, NM - USA 87181-0581
TAAS and Astronomy Magazine
Astronomy magazine has chosen The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) as the winner of its
2011 Out-of-this-world Award for outstanding public programming.
Observe, Educate, Have Fun
photo: John LaningThe Annular Eclipse of the Sun of Sunday May 20, 2012
TAAS has been contacted by numerous amateur astronomers from around the country. TAAS is planning to host these astronomers.
This event is being heavily promoted by numerous travel organizations and a large number of out of town visitors are expected. In addition, once the local media begins to promote the event, it is expected that local public interest in the event will increase.
Included in the planning effort are the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, the Albuquerque Balloon Museum, the Petroglyph National Monument, UNM, Bernalillo County, the city of Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society.
Free solar viewing glasses will provided to visitors.
Go here for more information
Should be an event to remember!
May 19 GNTO New Moon
The weather is warm and the night skies display premiere constellations with numerous deep sky objects.
What's not to love? Come out Saturday night to GNTO! The observatory is a vital part of TAAS and is located about 50 miles south of Albuquerque. If you are not a member but would like to visit, contact the GNTO director (gnto@taas.org) for instructions.
See you on the 19th at GNTO!
Van Buren Middle School photos
On May 8 TAAS sponsored a school party atVan Buren Middle School.As TAAS Educational Outreach Coordinator, Roger Kennedy, put it:
Bad skies, cold, windy, so we did classroom and star lab activities for less than 70 people.
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| Van Buren Middle School |
Monthly Observing Challenge
Each month various objects are presented for observing by TAAS members.At the beginning of each monthly general membership meeting, TAAS members will be asked to report their observing experiences.
TAAS members are encouraged to report their observing progress prior to the meeting on the TAAS-L.
TAAS members are encouraged to suggest objects for observing to TAAS@taas.org.
Monthly Challenge