Save the Date!
August 27–29, 2026
The Astro Society 2026: Astronomy@250 is a virtual conference celebrating 250 years of astronomy in the United States. We're bringing together researchers, educators, amateur astronomers, and curious minds from across the community to honor the full, complex, and beautiful story of astronomy in the United States. We’re not just looking to the past 250 years, but to the future as well. Conference registration will open in mid-June.
Scholarships are available! We do not want registration fees to be a barrier to participation. Click here to learn more
Abstract submissions are now being accepted through June 23, 2026! Conference presentation formats will include 50-minute sessions as either an interactive panel discussion or an interactive workshop. We are also accepting submissions for poster presentations. All accepted presentations will be eligible for inclusion in the ASP Conference Proceedings as a record of the conference and a publishing opportunity for those making a presentation.
Submission Topics:
Ancient Skies, New Nation - Astronomy, culture, and knowledge systems at the founding of the United States
People Who Changed Astronomy - The individuals, communities, and collaborations behind American accomplishments and discovery
Building the Tools of Discovery - Observatories, technology, and citizen science that change our understanding of the Universe
The Next 250 Years - Future discoveries, space exploration, and the evolving space economy
Teaching the Cosmos - Transforming astronomy education for a changing world
Image above by Gary Hershorn
Currently Seeking Sponsors!
We are looking for corporate, nonprofit, academic, and individual sponsors for our annual conference. Hundreds of attendees, representing the brightest minds in science education, outreach, and STEM communication, will be on hand as you increase your brand visibility, propel your work forward, and support global science literacy.
Multiple tiers of sponsorship, plus in-kind sponsorship and scholarship funding opportunities, contain numerous benefits such as prominent logo placement, CEO shout-outs during panels and events, featured social media posts, and more.
Current sponsors include:
- NASA's Science Activation Program
- Unistellar
- Celestron
To learn more, please contact our Director of Development, Karen Thomas Kolber, CFRE, at kkolber@astrosociety.org
