MVAS promotes amateur astronomy
with stargazing and educational programs
in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York since 1989.
Sep 9, 7:30 pm
Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 408 Ho Science Center, Colgate University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346
Program: "Mapping Earth and Sky: An Archaeoastronomical Study of Iglesia Vieja"
Explore how Colgate’s Ho Tung Visualization Lab is being used as an immersive tool for archaeoastronomy research at Iglesia Vieja, an ancient site in Chiapas, Mexico. By reconstructing the site’s landscape and ancient skies within the dome, researchers can virtually stand among its structures, investigate architectural orientations, test potential astronomical alignments, and explore how the Sun, stars, and surrounding landscape may have influenced the site’s design and use.
Presented by Joe Eakin, Tech Director of the Ho Tung Visualization Lab, Colgate University Santiago Juarez, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Colgate University
Sep 19, 7:30-11:00pm
New Hartford's Sherrill Brook Park, 4191 NYS Rt 12, New Hartford, NY 13413.
"International Observe the Moon Night & Stargazing"
Tens of thousands of people at special events all over the world will look toward our Moon this evening. Our telescopes will be set up on the northwest corner of the main parking lot to observe our Moon, Saturn, the awesome night sky, and other celestial objects, weather permitting. Free.
Daylight
Moon
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