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WELCOME TO THE AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK |
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RECENT ADVANCES IN ASTRONOMY SEMINAR THURS JAN 8
WINTER STARGAZING TUES JAN 13 IN CENTRAL PARK
See Below for Details
DECEMBER'S SKY
NOVEMBER'S EYEPIECE
WHAT IS THE AAA?
Since 1927 the Amateur Astronomers Association has been serving our members and the public in all aspects of amateur astronomy. If you want to keep up with the space program, learn what's happening at the frontiers of astronomical research, or just appreciate the beauty of the night sky, we can help.
Our new headquarters are in the Downtown Community Center in lower Manhattan at 120 Warren Street, between Greenwich and West Streets. We sponsor lectures at the Museum of Natural History by leading researchers, provide economical classes in astronomy to members and hold a seminar on Recent Advances in Astronomy once a month at New York University.
We also host observing sessions at several locations in the New York metropolitan area. Stop by and look through members' telescopes. If you're thinking of getting a telescope or binoculars, you can get advice from experienced stargazers. The club also holds a monthly Observers Group meeting, where members can discuss equipment, observing techniques, recent observations and upcoming celestial events.
Check out what's in the sky this month.
We produce a monthly newsletter, Eyepiece, containing several articles of interest. Be sure to take a look at some of our members' photos and articles.
Listed below are the club's events for this month. I hope you will attend some of them.
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Events on the Horizon
January 2009
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Friday, January 2, 6:15 to 8 p.m.
AAA lecture (FREE) (P)
Robert J. Nemiroff, a professor in the history department at Michigan Technological University, will present "Best Astronomy of the Day Pictures of 2008" in the Kaufmann Theater of the American Museum of Natural History. Next lecture: February 20.
Thursday, January 8, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Recent Advances in Astronomy Seminar, Room 801, 239 Greene Street (M) (NYU)
Discussion of new findings in astronomy and astrophysics. Next date: February 12.
Monday, January 12, 7:30 p.m.
Hayden Planetarium lecture (P) (AMNH)
For centuries, mathematical theories have proven uncannily accurate at describing -- and predicting -- the physical world. What gives mathematics such power? Mario Livio attempts to answer this question in his new book "Is God a Mathematician?" Spanning such fields as cosmology, physics and cognitive science, Livio offers an accessible account of the lives and thoughts of some of the greatest mathematicians and scientists in history, from Archimedes to Galileo, Descartes to Gödel and up to today. Tickets are $15 ($13.50 for members, students, senior citizens).
Tuesday, January 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Winter Stargazing (FREE) (P) (T)
The Central Park Conservancy and Urban Park Rangers will sponsor stargazing at Harlem Meer, between 5th and Lenox Avenues, just below 110th Street (Central Park North). AAA members are encouraged to bring telescopes and binoculars. Refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, January 15, 6:30 p.m.
Special Hayden International Year of Astronomy lecture, “The Journey to Palomar” (P) (AMNH)
See an exclusive screening and meet the filmmakers of the PBS special “The Journey to Palomar,” about American astronomer George Ellery Hale’s public and private struggle to build the four largest telescopes of the 20th century. Following the film, the AMNH’s Dr. Ben Oppenheimer will discuss the present state of astronomy. The evening will give a historical perspective on modern astronomy from the end of the 19th century to the present, along with musings on the future. Tickets are $15 ($13.50 for members, students, senior citizens).
Tuesday, January 27, 7 to 9 p.m.
Observers Group (M) (HQ)
NOTE NEW DAY, TIME, AND LOCATION! Upcoming celestial events, astronomy resources on the internet, using telescopes and binoculars. Weather permitting, after the meeting we will go to a nearby park for observing. Next date: February 24.
Saturday, January 31, 10 a.m. to Noon
Solar Observing, Central Park (P) (S)
At Conservatory Water. Next date: February 28.
(M) for AAA members
(P) open to the public
(T) bring a telescope or binoculars if you have them, or just come by to have a look; canceled if cloudy
(S) solar observing -- like (T) but telescopes or binoculars you bring must be properly filtered; canceled if cloudy
(HQ) at new AAA headquarters, 120 Warren Street, between Greenwich and West Streets in lower Manhattan
(NYU) at 239 Greene Street, Room 801, New York University.
(AMNH) at the American Museum of Natural History -- for ticket information call 212-769-5200
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