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:

April 1 @ 6p: Club Meeting – Vera C. Rubin Observatory: Opening a New Era of Discovery. Ardis Herrold @ Vera C. Rubin Observatory

April 18 @ 6p: Starry Nights Star Party (details coming soon)

May 6 @ 6p: Club Meeting – Weather and Climate of Northern Arizona. Dr. Curtis N. James Professor @ ERAU

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.

in 1 months, 30 days, 23 hours, 38 minutes

Club Meeting

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Vera C. Rubin Observatory: Opening a New Era of Discovery

Rubin Observatory has recently begun the Legacy Survey of Space and Time, which will accumulate an unprecedented amount of data over ten years. This talk will highlight the groundbreaking technology and data infrastructure that make such a survey possible, provide insight into some science questions that Rubin will help to answer, and share opportunities for you to engage with this new chapter of cosmic exploration.

Ardis Herrold is the Senior Education Specialist for Vera C. Rubin Observatory. She oversees the Rubin Observatory Education program, which includes creation of classroom investigations using authentic data, teacher support, and professional development workshops.

in 25 days, 23 hours, 38 minutes