ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF LAS CRUCES

LAS CRUCES, NM

The Astronomical Society of Las Cruces (ASLC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the study and enjoyment of astronomy in the Las Cruces, New Mexico area. The society was founded in 1959 and has since been an active participant in the community with regular meetings, star parties, and educational outreach programs.

The ASLC hosts monthly meetings where members and guests can learn about various topics related to astronomy, including astrophotography, cosmology, and space exploration. The society also organizes star parties, which are public events where participants can observe celestial objects through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experienced astronomers.

In addition to its regular events, the ASLC is also involved in educational outreach programs, providing astronomy-related educational materials to schools and community organizations. The society also operates an observatory, which houses two telescopes that are available for members to use.

The ASLC is open to anyone with an interest in astronomy, regardless of their level of experience or knowledge. Membership is available for a nominal fee and includes access to all society events, as well as access to the observatory and its telescopes. The society is run by a board of directors, which is elected by its members.

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF LAS CRUCES is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in LAS CRUCES NM. US MID #8403500291

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF LAS CRUCES
PO BOX 921
LAS CRUCES
NM
88004-0921

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