About

The San Antonio Astronomical Association came into being in 1974 to promote the study of astronomy and related sciences, to pursue observation, and construction of instruments as a hobby. Membership is open to anyone having an interest in astronomy and related subjects and includes benefits such as access to our members-only monthly star parties, our monthly newsletter, discounted subscriptions to the top astronomy magazines, access to our dark sky observing site and much more. Our annual membership dues are very reasonable and can be paid online using PayPal on our join the SAAA page.

We invite you to further explore our website for more information and hope you consider becoming a member of our Association. SAAA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, donations made to the SAAA would be tax deductible for U.S. taxpayers under IRS rules. Donations may be given by at our donations page.

Thank you for your gracious support of the San Antonio Astronomical Association.

P.O. Box 701261
San Antonio, Texas 78270-1261
210.460.0993

Our Officers

President:  Terrell Friedrich President at sanantonioastronomy.org

Vice President: Dan Cruz Vice.President at sanantonioastronomy.org

Secretary: Berit Mason Secretary at sanantonioastronomy.org

Treasurer: Diane Allen Treasurer at sanantonioastronomy.org

Marketing Director : David Wickholm david.wickholm@att.net

Youth Representative : Shaumprovo Debnath shaumprovo@gmail.com

Astronomical League Representative : David Wickholm david.wickholm@att.net

Other email addresses

Public Out Reach: Danielle Rappaport Public.outreach at sanantonioastronomy.org

New Member Coordinator: Dan Cruz New.Member.Coordinator at sanantonioastronomy.org

Membership Jay Messeroff jastronomer@aol.com

Dark Sky Representative Dark.Skies at sanantonioastronomy.org

Messier Marathon 2026 Messier.Marathon at sanantonioastronomy.org