Astronomy club welcomes enthusiasts of all types. Mail Tribune Article.
We offer the Rogue Valley community many types of fun events: monthly gatherings, star parties, telescope building, and more! We welcome newcomers and visitors to our meetings and star parties. All our meetings and programs are free of charge. Please check the Calendar for details on upcoming events:
March 18th 2026
North Medford High School Planetarium
7:00
Open to the public
Free
Prepare to embark on a celestial journey with Kyle Sullivan as he unravels the secrets of capturing the night sky in all its splendor. In this engaging presentation, you'll discover how to locate pristine dark sky sites away from urban light pollution, explore the essential gear—from smartphones to DSLR cameras—that transforms your nightly snapshots into stellar masterpieces, and learn about apps that elevate your shooting skills. Kyle will also touch on the art of post-processing, empowering you to polish your images to perfection. Whether you're a novice armed with a trusty cell phone or a DSLR enthusiast, these practical, easy-to-follow tips will help you create night sky photos that truly are out of this world.
Please drive around to the back of the school. The gym collapse still is effecting the sports parking lots.
The Observers notebook is a podcast about amateur astronomy.
Here they highlight the Astronomical League Programs (which our club is a member program).
Another great episode looks at the visual discovery of a comet.
https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook/the-observers-notebook-comet-2018-v1-with-don-machholz
Check it out!

