With over 700 members, The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) is one of the largest and most active astronomy clubs anywhere. We truly embrace our motto "Observe - Educate - Have fun" with …

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Located under beautiful dark skies, this dark-sky facility is available to TAAS members and their guests 365 days per year. You don't even need to own a telescope to observe at GNTO.

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The purpose of the TAAS Astronomy 101 program is to provide a monthly presentation on the basic concepts that new amateur astronomers should master to achieve their goals.

Sep 6, 2025 · This is a TAAS General Meeting presentation from several years back. It explains the basics of how a telescope works, what is an image, how lenses and mirrors make an image, and …

" TAAS has a strong history of working with Albuquerque area schools to introduce students and their families to the wonders of the night sky, as well as collaborating with area public library systems to …

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As a member you don't need a telescope to join TAAS. We have an amazing selection of Telescopes, Solar Telescopes, Binoculars, and many accessories to choose from!