MVAS promotes amateur astronomy
with stargazing and educational programs
in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York since 1989.
Oct 14, 7:30 pm
Kirkland Senior Center
Program: "My Astronomy Journey from a Pringles Can Refractor to an AI Smart Telescope"
Dr. Jabbour will describe the current setup at the Pompey Observatory, discuss recent successes with daytime observations (not just Sun and Moon, but pretty much every planet and space station, and many stars brighter than magnitude 2), his venture into radio astronomy to beat Central New York clouds, his recent visit to the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia, and his lockdown-inspired YouTube channel.
Presented by Dr Kamal Jabbour, Retired, Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY
Sep 19, 7:30-11:00pm
New Hartford's Sherrill Brook Park, 4191 NYS Rt 12, New Hartford, NY 13413.
"International Observe the Moon Night & Stargazing"
Tens of thousands of people at special events all over the world will look toward our Moon this evening. Our telescopes will be set up on the northwest corner of the main parking lot to observe our Moon, Saturn, the awesome night sky, and other celestial objects, weather permitting. Free.
Daylight
Moon
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