Westminster Astronomical Society

The Westminster Astronomical Society was founded in 1984 in Westminster, Maryland. The first meeting consisted of just 5 individuals at the Westminster Public Library. Since then, we have grown to 110+ members.

When Carroll County opened the Bear Branch Nature Center, WASI pitched in to help build the Bear Branch Planetarium. Today, we continue to operate and provide shows for the Nature Center as well as many other star parties around the community.

In 2003, Westminster Astronomical Society incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.