Welcome to the exciting world of
 
            ASTRONOMY
2009 is the 400th anniversary of Galileo's use of a telescope to explore the heavens.
 
140+ countries around the world are joining us in a year of celebration sponsored by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO.
 
This web site is maintained by a group of amateur astronomers in the Albuquerque area.
 
 
 
IYA Web Site
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Current Skymap
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
The  Rio Rancho Astronomical Society
Questions may be sent to:
          TAAS @taas.org
Current Moon Phase
IYA Activities in the Albuquerque Region
Scheduled Events
" Hearts, Stars and Telescopes"