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Visit Pioneer Works on October 25 for a staged reading of the pilot episode of The Harvard Computers—an original television series written by Graham Sack,
Tuesdays, 7 PM. Oct. 26 (NEW), Nov. 2, 16 (field day), 23, 30; Dec. 7
Don’t put your camera away when the sun sets! Learn how to shoot the night sky with landscapes with a digital SLR or mirrorless camera and ordinary lenses (not through telescopes). How to shoot well composed and exposed starscapes, night sky landscapes, eclipses, the moon, astronomical phenomena. This will be an in-depth course about wide field night sky photography.
Thursdays, 7 PM. Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4
Urban AP 101 teaches the use of Planetary Cameras and software (cameras and software designed specifically for this purpose) which go to the next level – pulling surprising detail from small amateur telescopes, even from the heart of the city. We expand on material of previous UAP classes but now focus on telescope astro cams, not on DSLR cameras.
The AAA returns to the grand plaza of Lincoln Center for 2021! We will meet just north of the fountain, starting at 8 PM. Please
Join AAA astronomers for some solar observing at the Amsterdam Avenue Street Festival! Event is free; masks required. NOTE: Never look directly at the sun
Tuesdays, 7 PM. Oct. 26 (NEW), Nov. 2, 16 (field day), 23, 30; Dec. 7
Don’t put your camera away when the sun sets! Learn how to shoot the night sky with landscapes with a digital SLR or mirrorless camera and ordinary lenses (not through telescopes). How to shoot well composed and exposed starscapes, night sky landscapes, eclipses, the moon, astronomical phenomena. This will be an in-depth course about wide field night sky photography.
An introduction to astronomy and the Solar System. Hierarchy and motions of objects in space. Distance measurements. Thumbnail sketch of history and physics of astronomy. Details of the Solar System: sun, moon, planets, asteroids, meteors, comets. Seasons and tides on Earth. Recommended for new AAA members and interested friends/family, and as a review for continuing members who want to take our more specialized classes also.
Thursdays, 7 PM. Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4
Urban AP 101 teaches the use of Planetary Cameras and software (cameras and software designed specifically for this purpose) which go to the next level – pulling surprising detail from small amateur telescopes, even from the heart of the city. We expand on material of previous UAP classes but now focus on telescope astro cams, not on DSLR cameras.
No telescope, no problem! Our members set up their scopes all over the city for … Looking to observe and see the stars in the New York area? Come Join us at a FREE observing event!
From astrophysics to current missions, attend a free lecture or join a class and learn all about the wonders of our cosmos.
Our members are passionate amateur astronomers from New York and all over the world. Join us for access to members only events and programs.
Connect with our members ranging from industry leaders to beginner photographers. There’s resources for imaging at any level.
If you see a “Members Only” event in the list below that you want to attend but can’t, become a member ASAP so you can
October’s Evening Planets: Bright Venus will be moving between Libra the Scales and Sagittarius the Archer for about 2 hours after sunset. Jupiter and Saturn will
In this new segment of Eyepiece, we want to showcase all of the talent from within AAA when it comes to astrophotography.
Here are the chosen photos for the month of October.
A new set of cartoons from our very own AAA member and professional illustrator, Dennis Kendrick!
Hello fellow amateur astronomers! I am proud to announce that the new lecture season is at hand. On October 12th, the first lecture of the
Hello astro-enthusiasts and happy October! I’m not going to beat around the bush, or star-field for that matter. Instead, I am just going to lay