Who we welcome
- ✓Beginners learning their first constellations
- ✓Students and hobbyists who enjoy practical observing
- ✓Neighbors seeking a friendly, non-commercial community
About Moonbeam Astronomy Club
A welcoming place to learn the night sky, together.
We are a volunteer-led astronomy club for curious beginners and longtime skywatchers alike.
Our mission is simple: make observing the sky approachable, shared, and grounded in clear guidance. Through friendly meetups, constellation learning, and shared notes from real observing sessions, we help members build confidence under the stars and contribute to a calm, supportive community practice.
What members do together
- ✓Join seasonal constellation and sky-position walkthroughs
- ✓Share observation notes from binocular and telescope sessions
- ✓Participate in calm local meetups and monthly sky checks
How newcomers can take part
Step 1: Attend an upcoming meetup and introduce yourself.
Step 2: Start with our beginner constellation guides and sky notes.
Step 3: Share your first observation log with the group.
Want to meet the volunteer organizers behind the sessions? Continue to the next section below.
Club Organizers
Human stewardship behind every clear night.
Moonbeam is guided by volunteers who keep our sessions welcoming, practical, and science-minded for beginners and regular observers alike.
Lina Chen
Club Coordinator
Plans monthly observing nights and makes sure first-time visitors feel comfortable at the telescope line.
Daniel Ortega
Notes Editor
Curates member observation logs into clear seasonal summaries that help everyone compare what they saw.
Priya Nair
Guide Lead
Builds beginner-friendly constellation walkthroughs and teaches practical sky navigation during meetups.