About Moonbeam Astronomy Club

We are a community astronomy club built around practical skywatching and shared learning.

From first-time observers to seasoned members, we welcome everyone through calm guidance, clear notes, and meetups where questions are always encouraged.

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Accessible by design

We explain observing methods in plain language so beginners can participate confidently from their first session.

Science-led and practical

Our notes, guides, and discussion focus on what members can actually see, track, and learn in the local night sky.

Welcoming local community

Meetups are friendly, respectful, and collaborative, giving returning members and newcomers a shared place to explore together.

Community stewards

Meet the organizers

Friendly volunteers who coordinate observations, welcome newcomers, and keep each meetup practical, calm, and science-led.

Maya Kim, organizer portrait with a navy field jacket and red notebook under a dusk sky

Maya Kim

Observation Night Coordinator

Maya organizes monthly viewing spots and helps first-time members get comfortable with telescope setup.

Luis Alvarez, organizer portrait in a charcoal beanie and olive jacket holding a laminated sky chart

Luis Alvarez

Constellation Guide Lead

Luis leads short constellation walk-throughs and translates star-hopping steps into beginner-friendly language.

Priya Narayanan, organizer portrait wearing round glasses and a cream windbreaker beside a compact telescope

Priya Narayanan

Beginner Session Host

Priya welcomes new members at each meetup and shares quick tips on night-sky basics before observing begins.

Owen Brooks, organizer portrait in a dark quilted vest with a silver headlamp at a community field

Owen Brooks

Field Logistics Volunteer

Owen handles site check-ins and weather notes so members can focus on steady, enjoyable observing time.