The Austin Astronomical Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists for the benefit of people interested in astronomy and space science. We provide opportunities for continuing education of society members and the general public. We conduct astronomy-oriented social events, educational events, and programs. You can us on social media at https://linktr.ee/AustinAstroSociety
Join us for our monthly
Austin Astronomical Society
General Assembly Meeting
– Practical Astronomy – Club Business News – Guest Speaker
7pm Friday, November 13, 2026
Featuring
AAS Member Joi Chevalier
Presenting her adventure in Chile as part of the
Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP)
7:00 PM – Practical Astronomy with Brian Lippincott
– “Telescope Building Techniques”
7:30 PM – Club Business Meeting
8:00 PM – Main Speaker
At our UT Austin campus location:
Room 1.204, Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall (ECJ)
301 Dean Keeton St.
Austin, TX 78712
Austin Astronomical Society has an online store.
Our store features AAS logo merchandize, astrophotography created by our AAS members, and other astronomy themed items. All proceeds from items sold in this store are used to fund astronomy and STEM scholarships.
AAS Store
Members Only Star Parties
Members Only star parties are held at our dark sky site. Watch for emails with information or contact memberservices@austinastro.org
Dark Sky Site
Our dark sky site is available for use upon request. AAS members may visit the site and use the AAS dome and telescope, or bring their own equipment. For more information, please contact memberservices@austinastro.org.
Sidereal Times Newsletter
Our award winning newsletter is available to everyone free of charge on the Sidereal Times page.
General Assembly Meetings
AAS General Assembly meetings are held on the second Friday of every month at 7:30 pm. We invite a wide range of speakers including researchers, authors, our own practical astronomers, astronauts, and the occasional Nobel prize winner. Everyone is welcome to attend these special events. AAS members are sent email invitations to connect via Zoom. The meeting is also available on our YouTube channel.
Executive Committee Meetings
The AAS Executive Committee meets on the first Monday of every month. These meetings are held via Zoom and will be open to AAS members as well. Any member who wants to attend should email a request to aas-ec-board@austinastro.org .