Upcoming Events!

Scouting Adventure Con at Worcester State

• April 18, 9AM-1PM, Worcester State University Student Center

  • I will have materials about why we need to keep our night skies dark as well as demonstrations at the Aldrich Astronomical Society table!

Pluto: Minor Planet with a Big Heart!

• April 21, 11AM, Marlborough Public Library, Marlborough, MA

  • Join Science Adventurer Mel for an all ages talk about Pluto! Is it a planet or not? What's its story? Learn all about it, plus play some solar system bingo! https://marlborough.librarycalendar.com/event/pluto-minor-planet-big-heart-40375

Space Expo 2026!

• April 25, 9 AM-3 PM, New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT

  • I will be with the Aldrich Astronomical table, sharing some of our members’ astrophotography, some information about the dark skies movement, and lots of other resources about astronomy! https://neam.org/pages/space-expo?_pos=1&_sid=180f4896b&_ss=r

Astronomy for the Rest of Us: An Introduction to the Night Sky

• June 6, 1PM, Tatnuck Booksellers, 18 Lyman St, Westborough, MA

  • Melanie Meadors, NASA Solar System Ambassador and public outreach coordinator for the Aldrich Astronomical Society, will talk about different astronomical objects and what they are, how to find them in the night sky, and some of the missions NASA and other organizations have embarked on to learn more about them. Plus, Melanie will demonstrate how to use a star chart as well as apps available on your phone to help you out. This presentation is perfect for anyone curious about astronomy and space, both kids and adults!