THE AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK

The Amateur Astronomers Association of New York was founded in 1927. Its several hundred members take advantage of the lectures, classes and observing sessions provided by the club to better enjoy astronomy, whether intellectually, aesthetically, or both. The club's headquarters are in the Downtown Community Center at 120 Warren Street in lower Manhattan.

The club is run by a Board of Directors operating under club By Laws. Members of the board are club members, and any member in good standing may become a candidate for a three-year term on the board.  The officers of the Amateur Astronomers Association are elected by the members of the Board.  For 2009-2010, the officers are:

Members of the Board of Directors (term ends May 31 of specified year):

Each year, on the third Wednesday in May, the club has its Annual Meeting. Here members gather to eat, meet, listen to descriptions of club activities in the past year, and vote for open seats on the Board of Directors.  Next year's meeting will be held on May 19, 2010.

Membership in the club is inexpensive, only $25 per year.  Membership begins and dues are collected on an annual basis, at the start of every calendar year.  Membership dues received in November or December are applied to the following year.

If they desire, members can receive subscriptions to Sky & Telescope and Astronomy magazines for a reduced price.

If you wish to join, make a copy of our Membership Form and send it, with an enclosed check,  to:

In its over 80 year lifetime, the club has had several distinguished presidents (terms of office are given):

The Amateur Astronomers Medal award was established by the club in 1943 to recognize meritorious service by amateurs to the science of astronomy.  Past recipients are: