About our Society

 The Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) is an Astronomy club designed to put fun and passion into astronomy. We are based in St. Charles County, Missouri, and draw heavily from the St. Louis Metro area. Our members range in age from 8 to 85 and we all “love” Astronomy. We are very family friendly. We love to “share the view” through our public outreach and education programs, our meetings, our special interest groups (SIGs), our events, our relationships with other area clubs and national organizations, and sometimes just with each other while under the stars. While you are at this website, we trust you will get a feeling for our fun with, and passion about, Astronomy.

ASEM Membership Benefits. Becoming a member provides you with the ability to borrow an ASEM club telescope. A variety of instruments for any skill-level and ability are available for you to use.  New Member Info including membership application.

You do not need to be a member to attend any of the following monthly ASEM events:

• Beginner Meeting. It’s on the first Thursday of the month, starting at 7pm, location varies. Watch this website for the next month’s location. link to Beginners-Corner
  
• General Meeting. It’s on the second Saturday evening of the month. A Pot Luck dinner, main dish provided, starts at 6pm, and the informational General Meeting starts at 7pm. If you're wondering  about what to bring to the Pot Luck, contact our Hospitality committee. hospitality@asemonline.org
  
• Digital SIG (astrophotography). It’s on the third Tuesday of the month, starting at 7pm. You do not need expensive equipment to get involved. Link to SIGs
  
• DIY-ATM SIG (do it yourselfers). It is usually on the fourth Wednesday of the month, starting at 7pm.  Check the calendar, below.  Link to SIGs

 Weekly Public Telescope Viewing. Every clear Friday evening, ASEM members volunteer their time and telescopes at the Broemmelsiek Park Astronomy Viewing Area. Observing starts at sunset and lasts for two hours. This occurs all year ‘round. The “Latest News Flash” block gives updates on weather and observing conditions for the upcoming Friday evening. Directions to Broemmelsiek

ASEM NEWSLETTER The monthly ASEM newsletter has announcements and useful information. ASEM News Here

ASEM Astronomy Outreach Events Click here to contact our ASEM Outreach Coordinator. outreach@asemonline.org

Thousands of people, young and old, enjoy the views through ASEM members' telescopes. During the day, solar viewing, done safely and correctly, is exciting. During the evening, beautiful objects of the night sky can be experienced in our telescopes. Outreach Fun Here