Events

Monthly Meetings

 

Our club holds monthly meetings at 7:30pm on the first Wednsday of the month. Meetings typically consist of lectures and demonstrations on astronomy, astronomical events, and discussions about equipment, techniques and observing experiences.

The meetings are open to the public and every one is welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
Meeting location: Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, 411 Susquehanna Rd, Ambler, PA 19002

Zoom link:


Our Upcoming Featured Presentations

2025 Featured Presentations:   

   January 8:     Holiday social; Astronomy quiz – Gary Sprague
   February 5:    The Rocketships of the 21st Century –John Conrad
   March 5:       Web Site – Francesca Santini and Oleg Shargorodsky
   April 2:         Session for beginners and new members –Bob Jorgensen
   May 7:          Equipment review of telescopes/cameras/mounts – TBD
   June 4:         Swap meet
   July 2:          Open Topic – Gary Sprague
   August 6:      Summer social/picnic
   September 3: Astrophotography: equipment/techniques/software – James Cahill
   October 1:     Visit to planetarium hosted by Kim Small or NEAF talks
   November 5:  Astrophysics – Bill DuBell
   December 3:  Show and tell

 

2026 Featured Presentations:

   January 7:     Holiday social meeting and James Webb night – Gary Sprague

Starwatches

BMAA holds monthly free public stargazing events from May through October to provide an opportunity to share observing experiences with club members and others. Come and you can discuss astronomy, observation, and equipment with club members, observe through different telescopes and learn about the night sky as members make their instruments available to the public and provide assistance with others instruments.

Star Watches are free public stargazing events held at the Tohickon Boat Launch area at Lake Nockamixon State Park from May to October. Check our calendar for current schedule see.

LOCATION: Tohickon Boat Launch area in Lake Nockamixon State Park.

Next startwatch is scheduled for May 31st., 2025 from 8:30-10:30pm

Outreach Events

The Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association conducts astronomy-related educational Outreach and Educational Programs geared for various age levels from children to adults for schools, libraries, youth groups, corporations, parks and civic organizations at no charge.

Upcoming Outreach Event

Thu. 6 March 2025 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Michener Art Museum - Doylestown

"March Art After Dark – Galaxies and Galleries"
138 S Pine St, Doylestown, PA 18901

We are rather busy in the warmer months with Starwatch programs, Winter scheduling is often more flexible. We are sometimes booked months ahead.

If you are interested in having BMAA conduct a program for your organization or simply request more information about our Outreach Programs please contact Dwight Dulsky, School & Community Outreach Programs Coordinator using our contact form below: