The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area


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The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area (A.S.T.R.A.) is open to anyone who
is interested in astronomy and space sciences. Members are of all ages and all levels of experience.
Many are novices, some are advanced observers. Beginners are especially welcome.
A.S.T.R.A. is associated with The Robert J. Novins Planetarium
Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ.
The objective of A.S.T.R.A. is to provide an open forum for those interested in astronomy
and to explore all aspects of this fascinating science.
A.S.T.R.A. is based in Ocean County, but many members come from surrounding counties, and several live out of state. There is no geographical restriction, and a number of members belong to more than one club.
See our
Links to Astronomy Sites for more information about related organizations.
Also check us out on Facebook, search for ( ASTRA New Jersey ) and look for our logo.  


ASTRA Regular Meetings are on the 2nd Friday of the month, 7:00 P.M. (except for August)
  Due to renovations at the Planetarium, ASTRA meetings will start at 7:00 PM at Ocean County College in the College Center Solar Lounge Building #15 on the campus map

Next Meeting


February 12th - NASA's Night Sky Network "Sharing the Universe" - Guest speaker will
talk about ASTRA's participation in this public outreach program.
Time: 7:00PM to 10:00PM
Location: Ocean County Collage Technology Bld #13 Lecture Hall on the
campus map


Download February 2010 Celestial Events: supplied by J. Randolph Walton (Randy)



Photos of Recent Events

 
Telescope Workshop January 8th 2010


HOW TO JOIN ASTRA

Print this  Membership sign up form , fill in the information and mail it to the address enclosed,
or bring it in to the next meeting.

Dues are $30.00 for a new membership and $25.00 for a returning membership. The additional $5.00 for the new membership will go to the Clubs telescope fund.

 Visitors are always welcome at meetings. It's not necessary to pay dues immediately; many people attend several meetings
before deciding whether or not to join.

Available Membership Privileges


If you'd like to help support A.S.T.R.A., you can always make a donation to our club
"Please make checks payable to A.S.T.R.A." and mailing it to the address given below,

A.S.T.R.A.
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
Ocean County College
P.O. Box 2001
Toms River NJ 08754-2001

You may also call the 
ASTRA Hotline 609-971-8493 or e-mail one of ASTRA's Administrators
listed on our
Club Contacts page and let them know how you would like to help support our club.

"THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT"

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