Submit Your Astronomy Club: Free Listing Request and Correction Form Guide
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Submit Your Astronomy Club

Request a free listing in our Astronomy Clubs Directory or submit a correction to an existing profile. This page explains exactly what information we need, how review works, and how to keep your listing accurate over time.

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Quick Answer

We accept free listing requests for active astronomy clubs, school astronomy programs, observatory groups, and recurring public stargazing organizations in the United States. To be approved, submissions need verifiable organization details, current contact channels, and public-facing activity information.

If your group is already listed, use the correction workflow below to keep details current. Accurate pages help beginners find safe, beginner-friendly local astronomy communities.

Required Information for New Listings

  • Official club name and organization type.
  • City and state served.
  • Official website or official social page for verification.
  • Public event details (frequency and typical schedule).
  • Primary contact method for newcomers.
  • Beginner accessibility notes (loaner gear, onboarding nights, or orientation support).

Submissions missing verification channels are delayed until documentation is complete.

Review and Publishing Policy

1. Verification

We validate core details using official club channels and publicly visible activity signals.

2. Publication

Approved listings are published in directory rollout batches with standardized profile formatting.

3. Maintenance

Clubs can request updates anytime; periodic refresh checks improve long-term accuracy.

How to Request Corrections

If your listing contains outdated information, send a correction request that includes both current and replacement values. This helps us apply updates quickly and avoid ambiguity. Correction requests typically include meeting location changes, updated website links, contact role changes, and event schedule changes.

For high-impact changes that affect beginner safety or access, mention that explicitly so we can prioritize review.

Submission Form

Complete this form to request a new listing or submit a correction. Submissions are saved in our moderation queue with pending approval before publication updates.

Is this a correction request?

Best Practices for Club Listings That Help Newcomers

  • Use a clear newcomer call-to-action and first-event instructions.
  • Publish an easy monthly event calendar with weather update guidance.
  • Describe accessibility, parking, and family suitability clearly.
  • Add a short "what to bring" checklist for public observing sessions.
  • Maintain one canonical web page for announcements and member onboarding.

FAQ

Is there a fee for listing?
No. Directory inclusion requests are free.

Can private invitation-only groups be listed?
Only if they provide clear public onboarding and contact pathways.

Can I request removal?
Yes. Organization representatives can request profile updates or removal.

Can educational clubs at schools apply?
Yes, especially when they host recurring astronomy activities or public sessions.