Ask HN: I love astronomy and I would like to do something about it.

Have you tried going camping? There's too much light pollution in cities anyway.

I come from Pune (India) and we were lucky to have a world class astronomy research institute a stone's throw away from my house. They often organised outdoor events for young people. Check it out - http://www.iucaa.ernet.in. They have some community projects like the Virtual Observatory which you might be able to do something with remotely (I think you can get loads of data). I know the director of the institute personally, so if you do find it useful and want to explore further, drop me an email (in profile).

Is there an open-to-the-public observatory anywhere near you? About a half-hour from where I live there is a small observatory with some reasonably heavy-duty telescopes, and areas to set up your own telescope, with monthly "guided tours" of what can be seen at each respective time of the year.

Read 'The Age of Wonder' By Richard Holmes. It will get you outside ;)

Are there any astronomy groups that meet where you live?