Introduction
Welcome to the Indiana Astronomical Society!
We are a not-for-profit 501-c3 organization that offers the opportunity to share and
learn about one of the most ancient and, at the same time, most contemporary of sciences.
Our membership includes people of all ages and in many types of professions.
If you’re just starting out, congratulations! Astronomy is an immense field with many
different and enjoyable areas that you can study. For the beginner, the club has groups
to assist you with visual observing and navigating the night sky. For those of you who
don’t own a telescope or other astronomical equipment, our members can offer you guidance
in selecting your equipment. A telescope loaner program is also available.
The primary goal of our Society is to make the study of astronomy an experience that
is both fun and rewarding. All that is needed from you is your enthusiasm and desire
to participate in this fascinating hobby.
If you are already an amateur astronomer, the Society can assist you with any of your
specific interests, such as observing tips, astrophotography, telescope making, etc.
The IAS provides a relatively large knowledge base for amateur astronomers. If you
are having problems or are frustrated with your equipment, the Society has members
with a variety of experience who can help you resolve these problems.
Each month our club holds a general meeting on a Saturday evening at which a guest
speaker is featured. During the warmer months, May through October, we hold our
meetings at Link Observatory, south of Mooresville. During the colder months,
November through April, our general meetings are held at Holcomb Observatory
on the campus of Butler University. The exact times and specifics of these
meetings and other club events can be found on this website as well as in the
Society’s monthly newsletter, “The Bulletin.”
The IAS provides public outreach programs, where members use their telescopes
as they share views of the night sky. Members may give talks or presentations
to school groups and various youth organizations, as well as offer programs for
the general public. The Society provides access to local sky-events, dark sky sites,
large telescopes, and other astronomical activities.
We invite you to join the IAS and enjoy the challenge of space exploration with our group!
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