Star Parties

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Octagon Barn star parties are held monthly on a Friday night from April-November. Our schedule for 2026 is listed below:

  • Octagon Barn Star Parties

    Mark your calendars and save the dates for this yea's Octagon Barn parties!  Dates are listed below and speaker information is coming soon. For additional details and location, please click here

    • April 10 - 8:00pm - Dr. Mindy Townsend from Dudley Observatory at Siena University will speak about how to preserve dark skies
    • 5/15/2026   Dr. James McKee from Union College
    • 6/12/2026   Dr. Matthew Szydagis from UAlbany
    • 7/10/2026   Dr. Kendrah Murphy from Skidmore College
    • 8/7/2026    Dr. Evan Halstead from Skidmore College
    • 9/11/2026   Dr. Heidi Newberg from RPI
    • 10/9/2026    TBD
    • 11/13/2026   TBD

Pricing: FREE Admission – Donations to help support Dudley Observatory are graciously accepted.

Sponsored by the Lauterbach Pokorny family.

Address: 588 Middle Road, Delanson, NY 12053

Join us for an astronomy lesson and dark sky observing at the Octagon Barn in Delanson, NY!

Programs include a 1 hour talk by local astronomy enthusiasts, followed by a star party if the weather is clear. If you want to see the Milky Way this is the place to be!

Amateur astronomers and families are invited to bring binoculars or telescopes. Family friendly.  Programs will be held rain or shine.

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