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2024 Autumn Starfest: A Look Back

On Saturday October 12th, the AAA held its annual Autumn Starfest in Central Park’s East Meadow. For anyone who does not know, our very first

Rori Baldari January 2, 2025

January’s Night Sky Notes: The Red Planet

Have you looked up at the night sky this season and noticed a bright object sporting a reddish hue to the left of Orion? This

Kat Troche January 1, 2025

Events on the Horizon – January 2025

Observing January 3: 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM ETFloyd Bennett Field: 3159 Flatbush AveBrooklyn, NY 11234 January 7: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ETFort Greene: 69 Lafayette AveBrooklyn, NY 11217 Members

AAA January 1, 2025

Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse!

The reviews are in: Beetlejuice, the movie and sequel – meh. Betelgeuse the star – spectacular! With the coming of the winter months, we will

Robert Marx December 1, 2024

December’s Night Sky Notes: Spot the King of Planets

by Kat Troche of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Jupiter is our solar system’s undisputed king of the planets! Jupiter is bright and easy

Kat Troche December 1, 2024

Events on the Horizon – December 2024

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AAA December 1, 2024

What’s Up in the Sky – December 2024

December’s Evening Planets: Venus will be in Capricornus the Sea-goat until around 8 PM. Jupiter will be in Taurus the Bull and red Mars will be in

Antoine Faddoul December 1, 2024

Astronomical League: December 2024 Sky Charts

As members of the Astronomical League, the AAA is offered monthly star maps in both English and Spanish. Feel free to save these images and

AAA December 1, 2024

What’s Up in the Sky – November 2024

November’s Evening Planets: Bright Venus will be in Sagittarius the Archer until around 7 PM. Jupiter will be in Taurus the Bull all night during November. Saturn

Antoine Faddoul November 1, 2024

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!