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Connect to the Universe

We invite you to become a part of our local astronomy community!

Looking Through Telescope

Our  Mission

The Franklin Township Astronomy Club is your gateway to amateur astronomical exploration. Based in Franklin Township, NJ, we work to bring together a community of people who share a common interest in learning about the universe

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Next Events

  • Fri, Sep 04
    1091 Canal Road Princeton (Griggstown), NJ 08540, USA
    Sep 04, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    1091 Canal Road Princeton (Griggstown), NJ 08540, USA
    Club members have access to one of the darkest sites in Franklin Township every Friday night, when conditions are favorable. Members are invited to bring their cameras, binoculars, telescopes. If you don't have anything to observe with, come learn from others!
  • Sat, Sep 05
    John Clyde Native Grassland Preserve
    Sep 05, 2026, 8:00 PM – Sep 06, 2026, 12:00 AM
    John Clyde Native Grassland Preserve, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
    Franklin Township Astronomy now has access to John Clyde on Saturday nights as well as Friday!
  • Sat, Sep 19
    John Clyde Native Grassland Preserve
    Sep 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    John Clyde Native Grassland Preserve, 1091 Canal Road Griggstown, NJ 08873
  • Wed, Oct 07
    Franklin Township Community/Senior Cente
    Oct 07, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Franklin Township Community/Senior Cente, 508 Demott Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA
    Join us on the 1st Wednesday of every month in the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center at 7:30 pm

Celestial Events Calendar

Latest News

Autumn is in the Air!

We've still got a few weeks of summer remaining, but we can already sense a change in the air. ​​​

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Send the summer off in style by celebrating International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, September 19. Registration required: https://franklintwp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=2837 

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Monthly Meeting

Don't forget our meetings are set for a new day, time and location for 2026!

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Beginning in January, we are moving our monthly meetings to occur on the first Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 pm in the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center (505 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ)

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Our August agenda is set, with Club News, "What's Up in the July Sky?" and an overview of navigating the Summer night sky!

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​​ Join us on Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30 pm in the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center -- all are welcome!

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Meteor Shower Watch

 

No major meteor shower events are predicted for September

John Clyde Preserve
Current Observation Conditions 

John Clyde Memorial Grasslands Preserve is our Club's official dark sky observing site. Open by permission from Franklin Township for Club Members, the preserve is an important resource for observing and photographing the night sky.  The tables below provide real-time summaries of sky and weather conditions at the Preserve. To learn more about John Clyde Preserve, click here
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