Public Star Gazing Schedule
The public is invited to join the MVAS for star gazing at various locations around the Mohawk Valley and at our Barton-Brown Observatory (BBO). MVAS members will set up their telescopes and encourage you to view the many wonders of the universe through them. (Driving Directions) 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 during the summer months. Weather conditions may cause cancellations, which will be noted below.
If your group is interested in scheduling a star gazing event anytime, please contact the webmaster from our Home Page.
2023 Schedule
Saturdays, unless otherwise noted
| Date | Location |
Jan 14 canceled |
Star Gazing, Waterville Public Library, BB Observatory, 206 White Street, Waterville, NY. 7:00 - 10:00 PM |
Feb 11 |
Star Gazing, Waterville Public Library, BB Observatory, 206 White Street, Waterville, NY. 7:00 - 10:00 PM |
Mar 25 Canceled |
Star Gazing, Waterville Public Library, BB Observatory, 206 White Street, Waterville, NY. 7:30 - 11:00 PM. |
| Apr 22 | Star Gazing, Waterville Public Library, BB Observatory, 206 White Street, Waterville, NY. 8:00 - 11:15 PM. |
May 20 |
Star Gazing, New Hartford Sherrill Brook Park, Rte 12 S, New Hartford, NY. Our night time telescopes will be on the basketball court 8:45 PM to midnight to observe the awesome night sky. |
| June 10 | Cancer Society's Relay for Life, Lake Delta State Park, 8797 NY Route 46, Rome, NY13440, 9 to 11 PM. Parking lot 2, right of the main parking lot. Our telescopes will probably be located inside the walking oval. |
| June 22 | Summer Solstice Celebration, Waterville Public Library, 206 White Street, Waterville, NY, 7 PM followed by public stargazing in the Barton-Brown Observatory located behind the library building. Bring a lawn chair if you like. |
| Jul | Solar and Star Gazing, Canal Park in Little Falls, New York (we'll be on the parking spaces opposite the Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts & Canalside Restaurant or nearby) as part of the Midsummer Night's Picnic from 4:30 -10 PM. There will be other activities, music, food, art nearby as part of the Thursday night event. |
Jul 15 |
Program and Stargazing sponsored by the Prospect Library. Location: Trenton Town Park, 8659 Fish Hatchery Rd, Remsen, NY 13438. Second pavilion on left (upper pavilion). Program begins at 8:30 pm: presented by . Laser guided tours of the sky and stargazing will follow, weather permitting, until 11:59 pm. |
| Aug 19 | Star Gazing, Waterville Public Library, BB Observatory, 206 White Street, Waterville, NY. 8:30 - 11:00 PM. |
| Sep 16 | Star Gazing, Waterville Public Library, BB Observatory, 206 White Street, Waterville, NY. 8:00 - 11:00 PM. |
Sep 30 |
Solar Observing at Herkimer County Community College's Fall Fest, noon to 4 pm weather permitting, on the field between the gym and the stadium opposite Reservoir Run housing complex, 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY. Safely observe our "Star," the Sun, through special solar telescopes. |
Oct 21 |
International Observe the Moon Night & Star Gazing, New Hartford Sherrill Brook Park, Rte 12 S, New Hartford, NY. Our telescopes will be set up on the main parking lot 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM to observe the Moon, awesome night sky, Jupiter, and Saturn, weather permitting. |
| Nov 4 | Star Gazing, Waterville Public Library, BB Observatory, 206 White Street, Waterville, NY. 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will grace the fall sky. |
| Dec 2 |
Star Gazing, Waterville Public Library, BB Observatory, 206 White Street, Waterville, NY. 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will grace the fall sky. |
Directions to star gazing locations