PRESCOTT AStronomy Club
Exploring the Night Sky Together
Our Mission:
- Bring together people interested in astronomy
- Help them develop their astronomical skills and knowledge
- Encourage education about and public interest in astronomy
2026 Prescott Astronomy Club meetings and events:
May 6 @ 6p: Club Meeting – Weather and Climate of Northern Arizona. Dr. Curtis N. James Professor @ ERAU
May 17 @ 8:00p: Starry Nights Star Party @ Williamson Valley Trailhead (map)
June Club Meeting (details coming soon)
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Monthly club meetings, Starry Nights star parties, and solar/lunar viewing events are open to the public.
Club meetings are held from 6p-8p @ Prescott Public Library, Founders Suite
All telescope viewing events as well as private star party events are weather dependent.
Cancelations will be noted above and sent via email to club members.
Upcoming Event Descriptions
Club Meeting
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Weather and Climate of Northern Arizona
Dr. Curtis N. James explains some basic meteorological principles, including atmospheric moisture and cloud formation. The topography and climate of Arizona are explored, giving an overview of the meteorological phenomena that affect this region. Learn about winter storm systems, the North American Monsoon, and climate trends affecting northern Arizona. In addition, learn the latest about meteorology research being conducted at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Dr. James is a professor of meteorology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
He earned his B.S. In Atmospheric Science from the University of Arizona, while obtaining two years of operational experience as a student intern for the National Weather Forecast Office in Tucson. He later earned his a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington. His research specialties include radar and mountain meteorology.
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Starry Nights 4/18 and 5/17
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Bring your telescopes or come out to the next PAC Starry Nights Star party for an evening under the stars. Event dates are Saturday April 18 and Sunday May 17.
Starry Nights star parties are open to the public. Any changes due to weather will be noted here and in club emails.
When:
4/18 (Saturday) at 7:30p
5/17 (Sunday) at 8:00p
Where: Williamson Valley Trailhead, horse corral area
Attendees: Please park in the area near the bathrooms
Google map link to the event location
Telescope setup: as early as needed. Park in the horse corral area near the southwest back corner and setup your equipment close to the corner fence.
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