Welcome to the Crosby Middle School Astronomy Club. Our goal is to introduce students and their families to the wonders of the night sky and to provide opportunities to learn about space. Meetings are held on Friday evenings 1-2 times each month during the fall semester of the school year. Activities include observing the night sky with the unaided eye, binoculars and telescopes (There are telescopes that are available for student use.); watching video programs related to astronomy and space; becoming familiar with astronomy sites on the internet; visiting the planetarium; learning to keep a log of observations; presentations by outside personnel from various local Astronomy Clubs; and linking with other local astronomy clubs for special observation sessions.

Since astronomy is an activity which is conducted at night in the dark, and since safety is of utmost importance, parents will need to personally accompany their students or will need to appoint a responsible adult in their place. Several Astronomy Club members may come to meetings with one adult who will be responsible for them. Students should arrange this prior to each meeting to avoid confusion. Astronomy is a family affair. Brothers and sisters of Astronomy Club members are encouraged to join the student and their parents.