We observe the night sky together, patiently and on purpose.

Moonbeam Astronomy Club is a local circle of neighbors who return to the sky week after week: we compare notes, revisit familiar constellations, and make room for new questions each season. Our pace is calm, our guidance is clear, and our goal is simple—help more people feel confident looking up.

  • Shared observation

    We log what we see together so each clear night adds to a useful, collective record.

  • Steady learning

    We explain concepts in plain language, revisit fundamentals, and grow skill through regular practice.

  • Community gathering

    Meetups keep the rhythm of the club: familiar faces, seasonal sky plans, and open invitations to join in.

Volunteer Stewardship

Meet the Club Organizers

Our gatherings are shaped by volunteers who share clear observing guidance, thoughtful pacing, and a welcoming space for every level of sky-watcher.

  • Lina Ortiz, a volunteer observation lead in a dark navy jacket, holding a red-filtered flashlight beside a telescope at dusk

    Lina Ortiz

    Observation Lead

    Lina keeps our observing sessions steady and practical, helping members log sky conditions and focus on what is realistically visible each night.

  • Marcus Hale, a meetup coordinator with short curly hair and a charcoal field notebook, standing near star charts on a community table

    Marcus Hale

    Meetup Coordinator

    Marcus organizes locations, weather backups, and timing updates so members can arrive prepared and spend more time observing together.

  • Priya Nand, a beginner guide wearing a light gray beanie and holding a printed moon phase guide under soft evening light

    Priya Nand

    Beginner Guide

    Priya supports first-time visitors with clear explanations, simple sky maps, and patient walkthroughs that make every meetup feel approachable.

Club values

A welcoming way to observe the night sky

Patience

We linger at the eyepiece, allowing detail to emerge slowly and naturally.

Clarity

We share notes in plain language so beginners and returners can follow with ease.

Curiosity

Questions are welcomed, from first constellations to subtle deep-sky observations.

Shared learning

Every session blends personal sightings into collective understanding of the sky.