Buffalo Region Astronomy

Buffalo Astronomical Association The BAA is a Buffalo Museum of Science affiliate organization whose goal is to preserve astronomy on the amateur level. The BAA is composed of people from all walks of life who share a love for the wonders of the universe. For meeting and membership information visit the BAA website at http://www.buffaloastronomy.com/ or call (716) 629-3098.

BAA Members’ Websites
Check out these Western New York amateur astronomers!

Tom Bakowski www.tomseyeonthesky.com
Sky images through seasons, from dark skies of PA, using camera and lens.

Thom Bemus www.upstateastro.org/stars/index.html
Astronomy resource site.

Anthony Davoli www.astro.premcom.com/ADM/index.htm 
Images of deep sky objects using a Takahashi FSQ-106 and a dslr camera.

Tristan Dilapo and Mike O'Connor  www.orbitjetobservatory.com
Images of deep sky objects and transient events.
Tristan uses a fully robotic Meade 12" LX200 and CCD.
Mike uses a fully robotic Celestron 9.25", Takahashi TOA-130 and CCD.

Alan Friedman www.avertedimagination.com
High resolution images of solar system using Astro-Physics refractors.

Dr. Jack Mack http://facstaff.buffalostate.edu/mackje/
Astronomy resource page.

Peter Proulx www.gotastronomy.com  www.ip4ap.com
Images of deep sky objects using a Meade 10" RCX and CCD camera.

Ferguson Planetarium
Located in the Science Building on the Buffalo State College campus, the Ferguson Planetarium offers school shows and evening programs. For schedules and fees, visit the website at http://www.fergusonplanetarium.net/ or call (716) 878-4911.

Williamsville Space Lab Planetarium
The planetarium has a 30 foot diameter dome and a projector that creates a realistic simulated night sky. Programs are available to students during school hours and to adult or youth groups in the evening. For program schedule and fees, visit the website at www.williamsvillek12.org/planetarium or call (716) 626-8523.