South Jersey Astronomy Club
SJAC serves those with an interest in astronomy throughout southern New Jersey and surrounding areas
Whether you are new to astronomy or a seasoned veteran observer or astrophotographer, we seek to help you learn and have fun exploring the universe
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Skywatches
The next free Public Skywatch, is Friday October 17th, 2025 at 7:30pm is in Belleplain State forest on the recreation field. Please check back here for GO/NOGO weather call. Backup date is October 18th.
Meetings
SJAC general meetings are held 7:30pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month via Zoom online. The Imaging SubGroup meets at 7:30 pm the 1st Thursday of each month, also via Zoom. A link will be posted on the SJAC Groups.io prior to each meeting. Be sure to subscribe to the free groups.io site and keep up to date on all the club events and announcements.
Star Parties
The next star party will be during Spring 2026 on the recreation field in Belleplain State Forest. The 2026 calendar of events will be posted soon. PLEASE see the Star Party page for Rules and Regulations and to register online for the Star Party.
"How Do I Get Started in SJAC?"
"I'm a non-member interested in public club events."
Our club’s public events include:
Check out our Event Calendar for upcoming public activities.
"I'm new to Astronomy and want to learn more and maybe join SJAC."
You can learn more about the club here:
"I'm experienced with astronomy but I want to learn about SJAC."
Please explore what we have to offer:
Join the Groups.io discussion board to see what our members are talking about and interested in.
Join us for a Skywatch at Belleplain State Park.
Explore the helpful links on this website.
Attend one or more of our meetings.
If you have questions post them on Groups.io or privately using the Contact SJAC link above.
"I'm interested in Astrophotography."
To get involved with our astrophotography:
Join the Groups.io board so you can see when people are going out to observe/image.
Attend an Imaging SubGroup meeting.
Join some members at our observation field.