Since 1918 the MVAS has been the face of amateur astronomy in the Miami Valley dedicated to educating the public about science of astronomy and fostering the growth of amateur astronomy and fellowship. To that end, the non-profit MVAS, annually engages thousands of individuals through its monthly meetings, stargazes, and outreach programs. The Society also operates the John Bryan Observatory (JBO) located at John Bryan State Park.
Becoming a Member
MVAS accepts members throughout the year and has four available memberships: Individual, Family, Junior, and Student. Please visit our How to Join page for more information.
We are currently working on an online payment option. For now, we are only accepting mail-in forms with cash or check payments. You may also bring in a new application form to any of the General Meetings.
If you choose to become a member later in the year, please keep in mind that our renewal period for members is between February and March.
Upcoming Events
Members’ Night
Our monthly members-only get-together is Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Please see the email newsletter for location and other details.
John Bryan Public Stargaze
Our third stargaze of the year will be held at the John Bryan State Park Storybook Trail Parking Lot on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at sunset (around 8:45 p.m.). Be sure to check our Facebook page for updates.
General Meeting
Our next General Meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 9th starting at 7:00 PM at the VFW Post #3283, 5074 Nebraska Ave. in Huber Heights. These meetings usually include 30-45 minutes of business and discussions, followed by a brief social period and a 30 to 45-minute main program.
Steve Hildenbrandt will present the next installment of Constellation of the Month: Virgo, and the monthly Astrophoto Show & Tell. If you’d like to share your astrophotos, email Steve Hildenbrandt at events@MVAS.org by May 7th. The main program for this month is TBD. Check back for an update closer to the event!
Note that the VFW has a long driveway and sits behind the American Legion Post 200 on Nebraska Avenue. Please turn into the driveway with the VFW sign and follow back to the VFW building. If you use Google Maps (or similar software) to guide you to the VFW, make sure that the directions include turning onto Nebraska Ave. Do not park on Bellefontaine Rd. or Leeper St. and walk across private property to reach the VFW.
Please visit our Upcoming Events page to view our complete Google Calendar for the year!
Connect With Us on Social Media!
While we do luvs our trusty old web site, some may find our Official Facebook page easier to use for sharing posts and asking questions. Click on the icon below to visit us:
Discord
MVAS members can now join other members on our Discord server. Click on the icon below to join!
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