The Albuquerque Astronomical SocietyObserve, Educate, Have Fun
About TAAS
Educational Outreach
Telescope Loaner Program
Equipment Trader
TAAS 200
Dark Sky
TAAS Talk
Membership & Meetings
Lunar Observing
For information about activities or learning about membership, read the About TAAS page. or contact us at
phone: 505-254-TAAS (254-8227).
P.O. Box 50581, Albuquerque, NM - USA 87181-0581
Astronomy magazine has chosen The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) as the winner of its
2011 Out-of-this-world Award for outstanding public programming.
What is TAAS?
Since 1959, The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) has been viewing the New Mexico night sky and sharing its features through public education.For information about activities or learning about membership, read the About TAAS page. or contact us at
taas@taas.org
phone: 505-254-TAAS (254-8227).
P.O. Box 50581, Albuquerque, NM - USA 87181-0581
TAAS and Astronomy Magazine
Astronomy magazine has chosen The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) as the winner of its
2011 Out-of-this-world Award for outstanding public programming.
Observe, Educate, Have Fun
photo: John LaningLast Minute Announcements
Clear Skies!
Clear Skies!
Dig into Science: Solar Viewing! @ a library near you
Dig into Science! See what the surface of the Sun really looks like through a Solar telescope, learn about sun spots and solar prominences. Sessions may also include activities relating to the Mars mission or the search for past life on earth. Presented by volunteers from TAAS- The Albuquerque Astronomical Society and the NM Museum of Natural History and Science.
TAAS Enters the Digital Age
TAAS will no longer print the SIDEREAL Times. The number of members who still receive a printed copy is so small that it is not economically viable to print. Members may request a printed copy by request below.Monthly Observing Challenge
Each month various objects are presented for observing by TAAS members.At the beginning of each monthly general membership meeting, TAAS members will be asked to report their observing experiences.
TAAS members are encouraged to report their observing progress prior to the meeting on the TAAS-L.
TAAS members are encouraged to suggest objects for observing to taas@taas.org.