MVAS promotes amateur astronomy
with stargazing and educational programs
in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York since 1989.
Aug 12, 7:30 pm
Waterville Public Library Community Room, 206 White St, Waterville, NY
Program: "Studying the Birth of Stars and Planets Through Accretion with EVE"
The Early eVolution Explorer (EVE) is a NASA Small Explorer (SMEX) mission concept that would enable new studies of how stars and planets evolve over their first 100 million years. Perseid Meteor Shower observing and stargazing after the meeting (weather permitting).
Presented by Dr. Connor Robinson, Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Alfred University, Alfred, NY via Zoom
Aug 12, 12:30-11:59pm
Waterville Public Library, 206 White St, Waterville, NY
"Partial Solar Eclipse & Perseid Meteor Shower"
Join the fun! View the partial Solar Eclipse (12:58 pm begin, 1:47 pm max, 2:35 pm end) through safe solar telescopes, solar glasses, etc. on the lawn behind the Waterville Library. Also after the meeting (see notice at left) about 9 pm watch the Perseid Meteor Shower as it peaks this evening. To enhance the fun, bring lawn chairs, blankets, jackets, treats and good humor. (Weather permitting)
Daylight
Moon
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