Upcoming Programs presented by BMAS Vice President, Mark Holden  Intro to Astronomy Wednesday, Sept 8 Huntington Branch Library 41 Church St., Shelton 7:00 PM Evening Under the Stars  Wednesday, Sept 15 Capewell Park, Shelton 8:00 PM   Click for brochure Please visit our Calendar for details and updates.

Admission is free ~ donations and new memberships are welcomed.

The Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society was formed by a local group of professional and amateur astronomers in 1953, and its members have been studying our skies and educating people in the greater Bridgeport area for the past 50 years. Today’s society members are involved in the renovation of the Boothe observatory and telescope, expansion of the educational center, and passing on the same passion for astronomy that its founding members gave to the public.

Meetings take place at the BMAS Observatory, located in Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford, Connecticut.  We meet on the first and third Fridays of each month. (Please refer to calendar.)
 

The crowd looks on at a BMAS Open House

Outside of regular meetings, we also open the observatory for Public Open Houses, School groups, Scouts, Jaycees, and other groups of people who are interested in a hands on introduction to observational astronomy.* On clear nights, we're likely to spend the entire evening observing through our 16" Cassegrain and 4" Unitron Refractor telescopes, helping individuals learn how to use their own equipment, and teaching beginners how to navigate the night sky.

Benefits of joining BMAS include access to club facilities and resources, guidance and instruction on choosing, using, and maintaining a telescope, assistance with design and construction of astronomical equipment, and an opportunity to develop friendships with people who share your interest in Astronomy.  We welcome the opportunity to assist and educate, and visitors and new members are always welcome.

*note: If you are seeking a group focused on UFO's, Horoscopes or Science Fiction, you'll probably find more interesting conversation about those topics in another forum.