Indiana Astronomical Society
Key Contacts
The main goal of our Society is to make the study of astronomy an experience that is fun and rewarding. All you need to provide is enthusiasm and desire to participate in this fascinating hobby. To join the Indiana Astronomical Society, click on this "Join Us" link. If you have any questions or need a mentor, don't hestitate to contact any of the people listed below by email.
| Officers | |
| President | Robert Aull
president@iasindy.org |
| Vice President | Jim Smith
vicepresident@iasindy.org |
| Treasurer | Victoria Musick
treasurer@iasindy.org |
| Secretary | Larry Cates
secretary@iasindy.org |
| Members of the Board | |
| Zolt Levay (2025) | zolt.levay@iasindy.org |
| Laura Keller (2025) | laura.keller@iasindy.org |
| Dave Collier (2026) | dave.collier@iasindy.org |
| Jon Thomas (2025) | jon.thomas@iasindy.org |
| Fred Keller (2026) | fred.keller@iasindy.org |
| Sara Farkas (2024) | sara.farkas@iasindy.org |
| Ken Magar (2024) | ken.magar@iasindy.org |
| Coordinators | |
| Membership Coordinator for questions about joining the Indiana Astronomical Society. If you are already a member, the IAS Membership Coordinator should be notified if your contact information such as email address is going to change. |
Victoria Musick
membership@iasindy.org |
| Goethe Link Observatory Manager to arrange a tour or otherwise coordinate activities at the Link facility on Observatory Road in Martinsville. | Robert Aull
link-observatory@iasindy.org |
| Public Events Coordinator to have the Indiana Astronomical Society bring telescopes and knowledgeable people to your event. | Steve Haines
events-coordinator@iasindy.org |
| Equipment Loan Coordinator to borrow telescopes or equipment from the Indiana Astronomical Society (you must be an IAS member). | Dave Howard
equipment@iasindy.org |
| Editor IAS News and Views to submit articles or get answers to questions related to our monthly newsletter. | John Musick
editor@iasindy.org |
| Astronomical League Correspondent for questions related to Astronomical League programs and membership. | Zolt Levay
astronomical-league@iasindy.org |
| McCloud Star Gaze Coordinator to participate in the McCloud Stargaze. | Jon Thomas
mccloud-stargaze@iasindy.org |
| West Park Liaison for information on our members-only stargazes in Carmel. | John Musick
west-park@iasindy.org |
| Web Supervisor for technical questions or issues with the iasindy.org website. The Web Supervisor also controls access to the IAS-Indy Collaboration Site at groups.io. |
Wes Tobin, Joshua Francis
webmaster@iasindy.org |
| Social Media Coordinator for questions regarding the IAS's Facebook/Twitter presence. | Mike Newberg
socialmedia@iasindy.org |
| Librarian for questions related to the IAS Library and our book loaner program. | Laura Hintz-Keller
librarian@iasindy.org |
| Historian for inquiries related to the history of the IAS or of the Link Observatory. | Tom Borlik
historian@iasindy.org |