Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all Star Parties and Astronomy Club meetings are cancelled until further notice. Please check back periodically for updates.
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We host Star Parties West at the Landis Arboretum and Star Parties East at Grafton Lakes and Cherry Plain State Parks. Information for both West and East locations is below.
Star Parties West
Come to Landis Arboretum to view the stars and planets with members of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers. A variety of telescopes will be set up for viewing the heavens. Club members will provide views of nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, double stars, planets (when visible), and other interesting celestial objects.
Please Note: Star Parties are canceled if the skies are mostly cloudy. Please call the Frenches at 374-8460 if you are in doubt. We decide 90 minutes before the scheduled start.
Will it be clear? Current George Landis Arboretum Clear Sky Clock (click on any box several times for a satellite map)
2020 Landis Arboretum Star Parties West
These are all Friday/Saturday except as noted.
- March 27, 28 at 8:30 P.M.
- April 24, 25 at 9:00 P.M.
- May 22, 23 at 9:30 P.M.
- June 12, 13 at 10:00 P.M.
- July 17, 18 at 10:00 P.M.
- August 20, Thursday, AAAA club meeting and star party at 7:30 P.M. August 21, 22 at 9:00 P.M.
- September 18, 19 at 8:00 P.M.
- October 16, 17 at 8:00 P.M.
- November 13, 14 at 8:00 P.M
Star Parties East
Star parties at Grafton Lakes and Cherry Plain State Parks.
These events are open to the public and are sponsored by NYS Parks and Albany Area Amateur Astronomers.
Telescopes are not necessary, viewing is through scopes provided, binoculars are useful.
When arriving after dark, please use the winter entrance and follow signs.
In the event of rain or heavy clouds, the Star Party will not be held on the scheduled Friday, but the next evening, Saturday, again weather permitting.
Please call Star Parties East coordinator, Bernard (518-953-0356) for information or cancellation due to clouds. The physical address is 100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Grafton, NY 12082. For directions call the Park office (518-279-1155).
Will it be clear? Current Grafton Lakes State Park Clear Sky Clock (click on any box several times for a satellite map)
2020 Star Parties at Grafton Lakes State Park in the Deerfield Pavilion
- To Be Announced
2020 Star Parties at Cherry Plain State Park
- To Be Announced