East Valley Astronomy Club | Mesa, Gilbert AZ

FORGING A NETWORK WITH AN INTEREST IN ASTRONOMY AND OBSERVING

ASTRONOMY ENTHUSIASTS

MONTHLY

MEETINGS

Club general meetings are held monthly and include member presentations, a chance to socialize with fellow members and a prominent speaker from academia, industry, or other astronomical diciplines.

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OBSERVING

PROGRAMS

A great way to sharpen your observing skills while learning more about the night sky. The process provides structure and challenge in your observing sessions.

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VIRTUAL

BEGINNER'S

LAB

Find books to read, learn the best beginning telescopes to buy and find answers to common questions about telescopes and getting started in astronomy.

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GRCO

GILBERT

ROTARY CENTENNIAL OBSERVATORY

The East Valley Astronomy Club manages the Centennial Observatory through agreement with the Town of Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department. Staff are all volunteers who embrace sharing their love of astronomy and space science.

Open for Public Viewing Friday and Saturday evenings
Sunset - 9:30pm
(weather permitting)

Observatory Location

Located at 2757 E Guadalupe Road in the Gilbert Riparian Preserve next to the Gilbert Library at Greenfield and Guadalupe.

Cost: Free

Donations welcome. Suggested donation $5/family or $3/adult.

Public Hours

* weather permitting

Friday and Saturday Evening:

Sunset - 9:30 PM

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A Night

Under

The Stars

Arrange for EVAC astronomers to bring their telescopes to your school, community, club or group.

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ABOUT US

East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) is a group of more than 200 astronomy enthusiasts in the eastern part of the Valley of the Sun. We started out in 1987 as a small band of amateur astronomers in the eastern suburbs of Phoenix, hence the name "East Valley Astronomy Club." We became a nonprofit, registered Arizona 501 (c) (3) corporation in 1995.

Our membership now includes people from all over the valley, even a few from out of town. Our purpose is simple: to forge a network of friendly people with a common interest in star-gazing and astronomical science.

We also promote public awareness and education of astronomy by sponsoring viewing sessions for both the general public and local area schools.

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Astronomical Equipment

EVAC appreciates donations of used equipment. Any donation is tax deductible and we want to help these items find a good home. Proceeds benefit the programs of the club. Click the "Used Equipment for Sale" button to see current items and pricing.

Used Equipment for Sale

Equipment for Rent

EVAC also has telescopes for weekly rental available for club members to test drive equipment . Click the "Equipment for Rent" button to see what is currently available.