Astronomical League
The Villages Astronomy Club is a member organization of The Astronomical League. Paid members of our club have access to the membership benefits of The Astronomical League.
Celestial Savings Program, save 10% off most astronomical purchases at participating vendors.
Nearby Clubs
Fruitland Park Astronomy Group, our sister organization, on Facebook
Moonstruck Astronomy Club, at Top of the World, Ocala
Chiefland Astronomy Village, west of Gainsville, about 90 minutes drive.
Central Florida Astronomical Society, centered east of Orlando.
Basic Astronomy Information
Astronomical Terms and Definitions
Basics of Spaceflight Glossary
Take Your First Steps in Astronomy (PDF, 8 pages)
Night Sky Guide (updated monthly)
Software and Apps
Astrospheric, detailed weather for astronomy. On the web, or on your mobile device. App store links at bottom of page.
Stellarium planetarium software. Downloads for all major computer platforms.
Stellarium Web, web-based version of Stellarium, no software install required. Also includes links to mobile device versions in the app stores.