About Moonbeam Astronomy Club

A volunteer astronomy club built for shared nights under the sky.

Moonbeam is a community-led group of local stargazers, students, and curious beginners who learn by observing together. We are non-commercial and volunteer-run, so our notes, meetups, and guides are organized around practical learning, clear explanations, and mutual support.

Our purpose is simple: help everyday people feel confident reading the night sky. Whether you are finding your first constellation or comparing seasonal observation logs, you can expect calm guidance, careful science, and a welcoming pace that makes astronomy approachable.

Moonbeam Astronomy Club

Meet the volunteer organizers

Three local members who coordinate sessions, share practical sky notes, and help newcomers feel at home under the night sky.

Lina Park, an everyday community astronomy volunteer in a navy fleece jacket, standing outdoors at dusk beside a tripod telescope with a calm expression

Lina Park

Meetup Coordinator

Plans monthly observing nights and keeps sessions beginner-friendly with clear checklists and warm welcomes.

Mateo Ruiz, a casual amateur astronomer with short dark hair and glasses, adjusting a star chart on a clipboard in a dim park setting

Mateo Ruiz

Observation Notes Lead

Compiles practical post-session notes so members can revisit what they saw and build confidence over time.

Aisha Morgan, a community volunteer in a knit beanie and light windbreaker, smiling while pointing to a constellation map under evening light

Aisha Morgan

Guides Editor

Shapes constellation guides into short, plain-language steps that help first-time stargazers navigate the sky.