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An Iris Blooms at Cherry Springs

Despite a poor forecast, at the last minute I decided to go to Cherry Springs State Park, on Wednesday, October 6th, which was the night

Steven Bellavia November 1, 2021

Stamford Museum & Nature Center Requests City Capital for Observatory

The historic Stamford Museum & Nature Center, a multi-use environmental education, art and science campus in the outskirts of Stamford, CT has requested that the City

Bart Fried November 1, 2021

Fall Starfest: An Astrophotographer’s Report

After a grueling 2-hour drive from the UES to The Evergreens Cemetery, I am happy to report that Fall Starfest went off without a hitch.

Alfredo Viegas October 1, 2021

AAASky Podcast Returns

The AAA is proud to announce the launch of the second season of AAASky, the Club’s official podcast.

Eyepiece Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2021

Clouds and Haze Can be Your Friends

Clouds are the bane of night sky photographers, who generally long for crystal clear skies. Yet sometimes a thin cloud layer can add interest to

Stan Honda December 1, 2017

Eyepiece, the Amateur Astronomers Association monthly newsletter, covers lectures and other astronomy events in New York City; offers commentary, tips on observing and equipment and summarizes astronomy discoveries and other general news in astronomy and astrophysics. Each month, our “What’s Up in the Sky” column discusses what can be seen in the skies during the upcoming month. Members do all the writing for Eyepiece, and new contributors are always welcome. Submit today!