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 Arizona corporation in June, 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.

Why join East Valley Astronomy Club?

• Our members have a wide range of interests and experience. Whether you are in the market for equipment, looking to get started in astronomy or need help or advice on a project, chances are someone in our club has been there before and would be willing to help out.
• Club star parties and meetings give you a chance to meet new friends, get together with old friends, talk astronomy and spend some time under the stars.
• The club has access to several good observing sites, eliminating the need to try to find a site on your own.
• The club offers the opportunity to actively participate in the promotion of the astronomical sciences.

Other Benefits of Membership

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, there are many other services EVAC offers to its members.

Newsletter
EVAC publishes a monthly newsletter - The Voyager - packed with information and articles written by our own members. Each issue is made available at the beginning of the month for download from the website. You may also pick up a copy at the monthly meeting. Members can also get a printed copy mailed to them for a modest $10 per year.

Magazine Discounts
If you are a member of EVAC, you are eligible to obtain discount rates on your subscriptions to Sky & Telescope and Astronomy magazines. To get the discount you must process your renewal through the club.

Name Badges
Don't be just another face in the crowd! Order an EVAC name badge. Contact our Treasurer to order your name badge for only $10 each.

Adopt-A-Highway
We're doing our part to keep Arizona beautiful! As participants in the Adopt-A-Highway program, our club is responsible for litter cleanup along a one mile stretch of US 60 just west of Florence Junction. We do these cleanups twice each year, so be on the lookout for your next opportunity.

Public Star Parties
Part of our mission is to promote public awareness of astronomy. EVAC sponsors numerous public star parties each year.  We currently host a monthly public star party near the Southeast Regional Library in Gilbert. See the club calendar for more details..

Observing Programs
EVAC offers several fun and challenging  observing programs designed to enhance your knowledge of the night sky while improving your observing skills... all while taking in some of the sky's most interesting objects.

If you have any questions about EVAC, please go to our "Communication Center" to send e-mail to the right person in the club to answer your questions. If you want to know about the inner workings of the club, take a look at our Constitution and Bylaws.

Club Legal Status Notice
East Valley Astronomy Club is a nonprofit Arizona corporation formed to support education in astronomy and related sciences through various member activities and public outreach initiatives. While we encourage interested persons to find out more about our club by attending the general meetings or public star parties as a guest, some club services and activities are only available to members.

The East Valley Astronomy Club is also a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as designated by the IRS. Our specific public charity status is 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Donations are tax deductible according to Section 170 of the IRC and are used for the activities that carry on the goals of the organization as specified in our Articles of Incorporation on file with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

EVAC proudly participates in the Adopt-A-Highway program	EVAC is a member of the International Dark-Sky Association.