ASTRA

The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area

The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area (A.S.T.R.A.) is open to individuals who are interested in astronomy and space sciences. Members are of all ages and all levels of experience. Many are novices, some are advanced observers. Beginners are especially welcome.
A.S.T.R.A. has monthly meetings and participates in several star parties throughout the year. Check our Meeting & Star Party Schedule for times and locations.
Meetings cover a wide variety of topics (observational, theoretical, and amateur activities). Meetings may offer presentations by members, guest speakers, and or workshops on some aspect of astronomy.

	Members and non-members, check for the latest information on ASTRA's events and post questions.
	See what ASTRA has planned for this year.		Find out where to go and how to get there.
	Check out what astronomical objects to observe tonight.		Find out what the weather conditions are for observing in South-East New Jersey.
	Data supplied by J. Randolph Walton - See a list of astronomical events for this month.		Dedicated to ASTRA's outstanding members.

Next Meeting:

June 8th, 2012

Date: Friday, 6/08/2012

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: The Robert J. Novins Planetarium Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ 08754
Use Parking lot #2 and come up through the center court. The Planetarium is on the left. Bld. #17

There will be two telescopes set up for Solar Viewing in Hydrogen-Alpha outside of the planetarium building (weather permitting) from 6 to 7 pm prior to the meeting.

If you're interested in learning about astronomy, things to see in the night sky and other things space-related, join the amateur astronomers of ASTRA. Interested people of all ages are invited. Snacks will be served for ASTRA members and telescopes will be setup outside for observing after sunset (weather permitting).

On Thursday, May 17th, Gloria Villalobos and the folks of the newly renovated Novins Planetarium Sky Theater at Ocean County College will host the 46th annual Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society (MAPS) conference. Members of ASTRA and the planetarium staff will setup their telescopes in front of the planetarium at sunset to share views of the planets, stars. constellations and other wonders of the night sky.
Click on the "Meetings, Events & Star Parties" button above for more details and directions.

Spring Astronomy Day at Jakes Branch

This year’s Spring Astronomy Day event will be held on Saturday May 19th at Jakes Branch County Park, Double Trouble Road, in Beachwood, NJ from 1:00pm to 5:00pm for daytime presentations/displays and solar observing (weather permitting) then 7:30pm to 11:00pm for nighttime observing. Click on the "Meetings, Events & Star Parties" button above for more details and directions.

The transit of Venus across the sun will be visable June 5th !!!

This will be the last chance in your lifetime to witness this event. The transit starts within a few minutes of 6:10 pm EDT. Join ASTRA at Jakes Branch County Park, Double Trouble Rd, Beachwood, NJ starting at 5:00 pm. Click on the "Meetings, Events & Star Parties" button above for more details and directions.

Members and non-members, check for the latest information on ASTRA's events and post questions.

See what ASTRA has planned for this year.

Find out where to go and how to get there.

Check out what astronomical objects to observe tonight.

Find out what the weather conditions are for observing in South-East New Jersey.

Data supplied by J. Randolph Walton - See a list of astronomical events for this month.

Dedicated to ASTRA's outstanding members.

Next Meeting:

Spring Astronomy Day at Jakes Branch

The transit of Venus across the sun will be visable June 5th !!!