World-class astronomy, just north of NYC.
With over 300 members and an award-winning publication, we are on the top tier of astronomy clubs in the country.
We are Westchester Amateur Astronomers.
By The Numbers
Westchester Amateur Astronomers is an astronomy club based in Westchester County, NY. Membership is open to anyone with a desire to learn more about astronomy and viewing our universe, no matter where in the world they are.
300+
Active WAA Members
#1
Largest Astronomy Club in Westchester
200+
Issues of SkyWAAtch, Our Acclaimed Newsletter.
1000+
People Reached/Year Through Outreach
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Beginner?
No Problem
Westchester Amateur Astronomers has over 300 members that have all different levels of experience. Our members love to help beginners learn more about astronomy. For ways to teach yourself some basic principles of astronomy, check out our Resources for Beginners webpage.
A Vision for the Future
About Ursa Minors
In November 2023, WAA created Ursa Minors, the club's youth outreach division. The goal of the Ursa Minors is to bring eyes to eyepieces and ignite people's passions in astronomy. Through Ursa Minors, the WAA reaches hundreds every year and introduces many to the world of astronomy. By helping with Ursa Minors, you can bring astronomy to the next generation and beyond.
Astronomically Good
The Official WAA Club Cookie
WAA is the only astronomy club on this side of the Oort Cloud (and probably the other side too) with its own official cookie. Created by Vice President for Membership and Chief Confectionary Officer Eva Anderson, these cookies appear at many WAA events and when they arrive, they mysteriously disappear soon after...
Join Us
Interested in supporting astronomy and science in Westchester County? Does the night sky fill you with a sense of wonder? Did you always wonder what the Orion Nebula would look like in a telescope?
We have 300+ members who range from young families to old hands. Our members have a wide range of astronomical experience and knowledge. You don’t have to be an expert or own a telescope to join.
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Contact Us
P.O. Box 44, Vahalla, NY, 10595
Information Hotline: 877-456-5778