Welcome to the Official Home Page of the West Jersey Astronomical Society (additionally known as the Willingboro Astronomical Society). Our club is in its 57^th year of serving both the public and the amateur astronomers of the Delaware Valley. We have a long history of public education, star parties, interesting meetings, in-depth training and experienced leadership. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Click here for membership information. Members in good standing have access to the gated Barnegat Road Observing Site in the dark New Jersey Pines.

President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer:

Jim Fusco Bob Lill Suzanne Leap Wade Evans

Earlier on the night of October 7, airline pilot and club member C. Steeves captured this view of aurora with an iPhone 11 at 9:26 pm from 41,000 ft over Nashville, TN. Notice the Big Dipper just above the horizon. Click the picture for a larger version.

 Click here for the previous home page image.

Sky & Telescope's This Week's Sky at a Glance, October 25 to November 1, 2024.

The USNO's The Sky This Week, October 15, 2024, Comets and Careers.

Get the monthly Evening Sky Map.

Click to contact the . Members are encouraged to submit their astronomical images to the webmaster for inclusion on the WAS Home Page. Be sure to include a description, date and time, as well as equipment and photo data.