Public Star Gazing Schedule
The public is invited to join the MVAS for star gazing at various locations around the Mohawk Valley. MVAS members will set up their telescopes and encourage you to view the many wonders of the universe through them. They will gladly answer your questions, explain what you have seen and point out where the objects are in the sky. If you have access to a pair of binoculars, bring them along and we'll help you locate objects yourself. No matter what the season or forecast, dress warmer than you think is necessary; you won't be sorry. You may want to bring along mosquito repellant.
If your group is interested in scheduling a star gazing event, please contact the webmaster from our Home Page.
2009 Schedule
Dusk to midnight, unless otherwise noted
| Date and Time |
Location |
| May 2 |
Solar Observing, Outdoor Living Fair, 10-3 pm, JK Lumber, 8448 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford, NY |
| May 16 |
Sherrill Brook Park, Route 12 S, New Hartford, NY. Our telescopes will be on the basketball court. |
| June 5 |
Cancer Society's "Relay for Life," Boonville, NY |
| June 13 |
Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY, in conjunction with the Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" |
| June 13 |
Ilion High School, Philips St, Ilion, NY, in conjunction with the Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" |
| June 27 |
Sherrill Brook Park, Route 12 S, New Hartford, NY. Our telescopes will be on the basketball court.
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| July 25 |
Prospect Library and Quarry, 915 Trenton Falls Rd, Prospect, NY. A public program will begin at 8:15 pm in the firehouse hall behind the library with star gazing immediately following in the quarry. |
| August 22 |
Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY. A public program will be presented at the beach house followed by star gazing on the beach. |
| September 26 |
"Moon Gazing" Sherrill Brook Park, Route 12 S, New Hartford, NY. Our telescopes will be on the basketball court from dusk to 11 pm. |
| Oct 3 |
Solar Observing at HCCC Fall Fest, noon to 4 pm weather permitting on the quad in front of the gymnasium, 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY |
| Oct 10 |
Sherrill Brook Park, Route 12 S, New Hartford, NY. Our telescopes will be on the basketball court from dusk to 11 pm. |
Directions to star gazing locations
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