The AAA offers astronomy related courses at beginner and intermediate levels. Some meet for six weeks, others for four and two weeks. Single session classes are sometimes scheduled. At this time classes are online via Zoom. Check course descriptions below.
The tuition for a 6-week course is $60 for AAA members, $85 for non-members. For a 4-week course it’s $40 and $ 60, respectively. For a single class it’s $10 and $20.
Not a member yet? Become a member.
Registration opens three weeks before the start date and closes after the last class. Class members can review the material or catch up if they were absent by watching class recordings. Links to the recordings are sent to class members and posted in the class’ Google Classroom (GC) after each meeting. Recordings remain available for about four weeks after the course ends.
Certificates. Class members who desire a certification of attendance in a course should request them privately to the instructor, to the Teaching Assistant, or to the Committee at [email protected]
FREE COURSES
- Occasionally single talks are offered without tuition.
- Our two introductory 6-session courses, Astronomy 101 and 102, are free to members taking them for the first time. These will be given and posted below, in early Fall for 101 and early Spring for 102.
Events
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The Sun and the Moon over New York City (2026)
ZoomVirtual EventThursdays May 14, 21, 27(Wednesday), June 4, 11
Planning and photographing sunrises/sunsets and moonrises/moonsets in NYC and beyond. Designed for beginner-intermediate smartphone and DSLR/mirrorless photographers.
Click title above for details.$50 – $70 -
ABC to the DEF of Big Bang Theory
ZoomVirtual EventMay 26, June 2, June 9. 7-9 PM online.
Review & developments in Big Bang theory, the centerpiece of modern astronomy.
Discussion on Hubble Tension on cosmic expansion rate. Some say "crisis".
Click title above for details.Get Tickets $30.00 – $50.00 -
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Telescopes and Observing Techniques 101: Summer 2026
Cre8ive NYC 134 W 29th St. Floor 2, New York, NY, United StatesTelescopes and Observing Techniques 101: A Comprehensive Course in Visual Astronomy (Summer 2026) Have a telescope but feel like you’re not getting everything out of…
Accessing the class
When registering in the TICKETS window you must first select the number desired.
Once registration is completed, a confirmation email is sent. It contains the link to the Google Classroom (GC) which is vital, containing a Welcome letter and the link to the Zoom classes. Immediately click on the GC link so you are added to the roster of the class.
Classes under construction or consideration
• Current Missions. Review of ongoing space programs. 2026
• Astrobiology
Got an idea for a class? Please let us know!
We’re eager to receive suggestions about classes, including topics that may not have been addressed yet. Also we encourage members to present individual talks or classes on subjects they are familiar with and would be willing to share with other members. Send an email to [email protected] with your suggestions and topics you’d be able to present.
Past classes
Pricing
A request for a fee reduction due to hardship is welcome and should be sent to [email protected].
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