Fort Bend Astronomy Club

Observing, Sharing, Teaching & Promoting Astronomy

Our member experience includes a monthly astronomy meeting with a feature presentation (that is also open to the public); a weekly dinner gathering at a local restaurant; monthly stargazing nights (when the weather cooperates) with mentoring, socializing, and observing; and a loaner scope program with visual and astrophotography telescopes.

In addition to our member experience, we pride ourselves in our outreach efforts to schools, public, and private entities through our Astronomy on Wheels program, as well as providing expertise and volunteers to the George Observatory located at Brazos Bend State Park where we own and operate a permanently installed 17-inch CDK as well as a 16-in Dobsonian.

Membership

The Fort Bend Astronomy Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with members volunteering to support FBAC's mission. Members can volunteer to support the FBAC's Outreach programs and participate in FBAC events. 100% of dues goes to supporting our programs and direct club expenses. FBAC has no paid positions including club officers.

Outreach

FBAC has a long-standing commitment to public outreach. Our landmark activities include our FBAC-originated Astronomy On Wheels program and our work at the George Observatory to support the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Saturday Night Stargazing events. The club also holds monthly astronomy meetings which are open to the public for free.

Astronomy Resources

Resources available to area astronomers: including other area astronomy clubs, telescope suppliers, freeware astronomy software, associations, asteroids & comets, magazines & commercial astronomy sites, maps & atlases, observing programs, science related sites, light pollution resources and star parties.

Upcoming Events

Astronomy Meetings
Previous Presentations

Friday, February 20 @ 7PM
DIY Radio Astronomy – Doug Holland


Friday, March 20 @ 7PM
TBA

Astronomy Meetings are usually on the 3rd Friday of each month.  These meetings are open to the public (FBAC membership is not required).  FBAC members are provided instructions for attending the meetings. Non-members must submit a registration for the meeting.

Non-Member Registration

February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28

These events are organized by the Houston Museum of Natural Science and held at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park.  FBAC provides volunteers to support the events.

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February 5 – Randle High School (LCISD) – Richmond
February 13 – Beck Junior High STEAM Night – Katy
February 19 – Harvest Green Community Center – Richmond
February 24 – Anne Sullivan Elementary – Sugar Land
March 12 – Fort Bend County  Library – Fulshear Branch
March 26 – Miller Intermediate (Alief ISD), Houston

Astronomy On Wheels events are typically held at area schools during the academic calendar year.  Details for each event are provided to the host site and participating member volunteers.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science hosts astronomy events at 5555 Hermann Park Drive.  These events are free and open to the public with no ticket required, weather permitting.

Tuesday Rooftop Astronomy
February 24, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 24, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sundial Celebrations
Next scheduled in March

For more information, click here.

Friday, March 13
April – TBA

Member-only stargazing events are scheduled at a time and location provided to FBAC members.

Wednesdays
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25

Member-only dinners are typically held on Wednesdays, at a time and location announced to members.

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