Observe Educate Have Fun
With over 700 members, The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) is one of the largest and most active astronomy clubs anywhere. We truly embrace our motto "Observe - Educate - Have fun" with our own private observatory, frequent educational outreach events, and the camaraderie of amateur astronomers from all walks of life.
Upcoming Events
TAAS ASTRONOMY 101-BASIC ASTRONOMY
TAAS ASTRONOMY 101
"IMAGING BASICS-HOW TO GET STARTED"
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - 6:00PM
REGENER HALL-ROOM 103, UNM CAMPUS
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
TAAS GENERAL MEETING
TAAS GENERAL MEETING
"LUNAR SAMPLES RESEARCH"
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - 7:00PM
REGENER HALL-RM.103, UNM CAMPUS
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
RIO RANCHO ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY STAR PARTY
RIO RANCHO ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
STAR PARTY
301 SOUTHERN BLVD., RIO RANCHO
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 - 5:00-10:00PM
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
What's Up In The Sky
WHEN IS THE NEXT NEW MOON?
WHICH PLANETS ARE VISIBLE?
WHAT CONSTELLATION IS THAT?
FIND THE ANSWERS HERE!
Recurring Events
TELESCOPE BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE
Telescope building and maintenance
First and third Wednesdays of each month
Next sessions: September 2 and 16
EXPLORA SCIENCE CENTER ADULT NIGHT
EXPLORA SCIENCE CENTER
ADULT NIGHT
TAAS SUPPORTED
NEXT EVENT-SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 6:00-9:00pm
UNM OBSERVATORY
UNM Observatory
Friday Nights Open House
Events will be from 8:00-10:00pm until the time change
TAAS FABULOUS FIFTY
TAAS FABULOUS FIFTY PROGRAM
ASTRONOMICAL OBJECTS BY SEASON
PRESENTED AT VARIOUS VENUES