The Astronomy Students Association was formed to serve as an intermediary between astronomy students and faculty and the general student population at the University of Texas. In particular, the group provides a convenient way for undergraduate students to be more involved in research and the scientific process and for non-scientists to learn about astronomy.

Most of our members are astronomy members, but there is no real need to be. Membership is casual. There are no dues or fees. All University of Texas students are eligible for ASA membership -- just come to a meeting! Check out our Prospective Members page for more info.

If you are not a student or faculty member at the University of Texas and you still want to check out a local astronomy organization, you may want to check out the Austin Astronomical Society.

Meetings are held every Wednesday at 6:00pm in RLM 15.216A during the Fall and Spring semesters. If you're interested in astronomy, feel free to stop by!

From time to time, ASA hosts guest speakers from various fields to talk about current research or topics of general interest. Check for flyers around RLM or join our mailing list to receive information about when we will have speakers.

ASA works with local teachers on astronomy and space science presentations. ASA can go to a school during for regular class time visits or for evening "eyes-on" sessions with telescopes to let students (and teachers) actually see what they have been reading about. We can also host large groups here at the University. For more information, check out the Educators and Event Organizers section or contact our President.

To get away from classes for a while, we take a short trip out to a dark site at least once a month to do some just-for-fun astronomy with portable telescopes. Come by a meeting to find out more. Join our mailing list to receive information about when we will have observing activities.

We observe at Bee Caves. More information can be found here

Join the ASA mailing list by emailing the following text

subscribe asa-member <firstname> <lastname>

e.g. subscribe asa-member Isaac Newton

to the following address: listproc@lists.cc.utexas.edu.

You should receive a confirmation from the server very quickly. You will receive our weekly reminders and announcements regarding ASA activities.

We sell donuts every Friday near the escalators of RLM on the "4th" (ground) floor. Stop by and buy some, or if you want to volunteer to help, contact our Vice-President.