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.)

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.

The crowd looks on at a BMAS Open House

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.