About St. Petersburg Astronomy Club
For nearly a century, SPAC has been bringing the wonders of the night sky to Tampa Bay. We're a community of amateur astronomers, educators, and stargazers united by our passion for exploring the cosmos.
Making Astronomy Accessible to All
The St. Petersburg Astronomy Club is dedicated to promoting astronomy education, providing observing opportunities, and fostering a community of amateur astronomers in the Tampa Bay area.
Whether you're looking through a telescope for the first time or you're an experienced deep-sky observer, SPAC welcomes you to join our community of stargazers.
Board of Directors
Meet our dedicated volunteer leadership team.
Mike Partain
President
Guy Earle
Vice President / Editor
Peter McLean
Secretary
Christian Rubach
Treasurer
Allen Maroney
2024 Director
Steve Gaber
2025 Director / Outreach Chair
Brad Perryman
2026 Director
Paul McNabb
Mirror Lab Chair
Jamie Kenas
Astrophotography Chair
Our Partners & Affiliations
Astronomical League
The world's largest general astronomy society, connecting scientists, educators, and enthusiasts.
Learn moreInternational Dark-Sky Association
Working to protect the night sky from light pollution for present and future generations.
Learn moreAlachua Astronomy Club
Our friends in north central Florida — a neighboring club we partner with on observing nights and outreach.
Learn moreChiefland Astronomy Village
A community of observers in northern Florida with dark skies and shared facilities — a popular destination for SPAC trips.
Learn moreReady to Join Us?
Become a member today and start exploring the universe with fellow astronomy enthusiasts.