Public Stargazing Schedule

The public is invited to join the MVAS for stargazing at various locations (Driving Directions) around the Mohawk Valley and at our Barton-Brown Observatory (BBO). MVAS members will set up their telescopes and encourage you to view the many wonders of the universe through them. They will gladly answer your questions, explain what you have seen and point out where the objects are in the sky. 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 during the summer months. Weather conditions may cause cancellations, which will be noted below.

If your group is interested in scheduling a stargazing event, please contact the webmaster using our "Contact Us" Page.

2024 Public Stargazing Schedule

Date	Location	Time
Jan 13 Cancelled	Stargazing, Barton-Brown Observatory. cloudy & rain/snow	7:00-10:00pm
Feb 3	Stargazing, Barton-Brown Observatory.	7:00-10:00pm
Mar 9 Cancelled	Stargazing, Barton-Brown Observatory. clouds and rain	7:30-11:00pm
Mar 30	Standing in the Moon's Shadow: Solar Eclipse 2024, Prospect Free Library, 116 State St., Prospect, NY. This public talk starting at 1:00 PM will explain the upcoming April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse, what to expect, and how to enjoy it.	1:00-2:00pm
Apr 3	Standing in the Moon's Shadow: Solar Eclipse 2024, Library Reading Room, Herkimer College, 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY This public talk starting at 1:30 PM will explain the upcoming April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse, what to expect, and how to enjoy it.	1:30-2:30pm
Apr 4	Standing in the Moon's Shadow: Solar Eclipse 2024, Waterville Historical Society, 220 E. Main St, Waterville, NY 13480 This public talk starting at 6:30 PM will explain the upcoming April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse, what to expect, and how to enjoy it.	6:30-7:30pm
Apr 13 Cancelled	Stargazing, Barton-Brown Observatory.	8:00-11:15pm
May 11 Cancelled	Stargazing, New Hartford Sherrill Brook Park, Rte 12 S, New Hartford. Our nighttime telescopes will be set up on the northwest corner of the main parking lot to observe the awesome night sky.	8:45-11:45pm
Jun 27	Summer Solstice Celebration, Barton-Brown Observatory, 206 White St, Waterville, NY Followed by public stargazing in the Barton-Brown Observatory located behind the library building. Bring a lawn chair if you like.	7:00-11:00pm
Jul 6	Public Stargazing, Barton-Brown Observatory	9:30-12:00am
Jul 27	Program and Stargazing sponsored by the Prospect Library, Upper Pavilion at the Trenton Town Park, 8659 Fish Hatchery Road, Barneveld, NY Program begins at 8:30 pm: "T Coronae Borealis: The rebirth of a Dead Star". Laser guided tours of the sky and stargazing will follow, weather permitting, until midnight.	8:30-12:00am
Sep 14	International Observe the Moon Night & Stargazing, New Hartford's Sherrill Brook Park, Rte 12 S, New Hartford, NY International Observe the Moon Night: Our telescopes will be set up on the northwest corner of the main parking lot to observe the Moon, awesome night sky, Saturn, etc. weather permitting.	7:30-11:00pm
Sep 28	Solar Observing, Herkimer College, 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY. Solar telescopes will be set up on the quad between the library, Tech Center and athletic center. Safely observe our "Star", the Sun, through special solar telescopes.	12:00-4:00pm
Oct 26 Cancelled	Stargazing, Barton-Brown Observatory. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune will grace the fall sky along with star clusters, galaxies, etc. Cloudy with chance of rain	7:30-11:00pm
Nov 23	Stargazing, Barton-Brown Observatory. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune will grace the fall sky along with star clusters, galaxies, etc.	7:00-10:00pm
Dec 28	Stargazing, Barton-Brown Observatory. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune will grace the fall sky along with star clusters, galaxies, etc.	7:00-10:00pm