About Moonbeam Astronomy Club

We are a volunteer-led astronomy community where neighbors learn the night sky together through shared observation, patient guidance, and quiet curiosity.

Beginners are welcome at every meetup, and returning members help translate the sky into simple, practical next steps.

Our notes and constellation guides are built to make each clear night feel more familiar than the last.

What participation feels like

  • A welcoming pace where questions are expected and encouraged.
  • Shared observing sessions focused on learning by looking together.
  • Steady follow-through with notes and guides you can revisit between meetups.

Moonbeam Astronomy Club

Volunteer organizers behind every clear-sky meetup

Our club is coordinated by local volunteers who share observation notes, guide first-time stargazers, and keep each meetup practical, calm, and welcoming.

  • Lina Ortega, a volunteer astronomy organizer, standing with a star chart and warm red flashlight glow

    Lina Ortega

    Observation Lead

    Compiles weekly sky notes and telescope targets for clear evening sessions.

  • Marcus Chen, a meetup coordinator volunteer, in a dark field jacket reviewing weather notes at dusk

    Marcus Chen

    Meetup Coordinator

    Plans field meetups, weather check-ins, and first-timer logistics each month.

  • Aisha Rahman, guides editor volunteer, seated beside constellation sketches with a soft blue desk lamp

    Aisha Rahman

    Guides Editor

    Shapes beginner constellation guides into clear seasonal learning paths.

  • Tomás Ibarra, community mentor volunteer, smiling near a telescope under a softly lit evening sky

    Tomás Ibarra

    Community Mentor

    Welcomes new members and pairs them with experienced observers.