Public Star Gazing Schedule
The public is invited to join the MVAS for star gazing at various locations around the Mohawk Valley from May to October. 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.
If your group is interested in scheduling a star gazing event anytime, please contact the webmaster from our Home Page.
2010 Tentative Schedule
Dusk to midnight, unless otherwise noted
| Date and Time |
Location |
| March 26 |
"Science Night" at Deerfield Elementary School, 6 to 8 pm. |
| May 15 |
"Saturn Watch and Star Gazing" at Sherrill Brook Park, Route 12 S, New Hartford, NY. Our telescopes will be on the basketball court. |
| June 12 |
Cancer Society's Relay for Life, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY, begins at dusk right after the Luminary Service - until midnight. |
| June 12 |
Cancer Society's Relay for Life, Remsen Central School, Remsen, NY, begins at dusk right after the luminary service - until midnight. |
| June 21 |
Utica Monday Night's Moon and Saturn Watch, Hanna Park, Utica, NY, 9-10:15 pm |
| July 10 |
Glimmerglass State Park Beach House, 1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY
Stargazing will be preceded by a program at 8:30 pm, "Radio Astronomy from Carl Jansky to the Very Large Array (VLA)" presented by Jonathan Spargo of New Mexico Tech's Etscorn Campus Observatory and co-founder of the Enchanted Skies Star Party, Socorro, NM.
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| August 14 |
Prospect Library, 915 Trenton Falls St., Prospect, NY 13435. Program: "Here Comes the Sun!" at 8:15 pm in the firehouse annex behind the library; Star gazing following in the quarry. |
| August 16 |
Utica Monday Night's Moon and Binary Star Watch, Chancellor Park, Bleeker St., Utica, NY, 9-10:15 pm (following the Welch Celebration) |
| Sep. 11 |
Sherrill Brook Park, Route 12 S, New Hartford, NY. Our telescopes will be on the basketball court from dusk to 11 pm. |
| Oct 2 |
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 9 |
Sherrill Brook Park, Route 12 S, New Hartford, NY. Our telescopes will be on the basketball court from dusk to 11 pm. |
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Directions to star gazing locations
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