Observing: Greenpoint Library
Greenpoint Library 107 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesWant to learn more about what we can see in the night sky? What can we see in an urban environment with light pollution? Plenty! Join…
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Signs of Life on Venus? (John Marshall Memorial Lecture)
ZoomSara Seager, MIT Register on Zoom
Sidewalk Astronomy: Corona, Queens
William F. Moore Park, Queens 10706 Corona Ave, Queens, NY, United StatesJoin AAA observers for some views of the moon, stars and other sights in the autumn sky. This event is free and you do not…
Live Stream: Partial Lunar Eclipse
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association with our partners at TimeandDate.com on the morning of November 19 for a live stream of the partial lunar eclipse,…
AAASky Podcast
Catch our latest AAASky episode! Find us at aaasky.nyc or wherever you find your podcasts.
Urban Astrophotography 102: Deep Sky Imaging
ZoomThursdays, 7 PM. Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6, 20, 27; field night TBD
Light pollution has a huge impact on the way we perceive the night sky from New York. But readily available technology gives us great tools for taking photos and doing real time electronic viewing right through the light dome.
$60.00
Introduction to Night Sky Photography
ZoomTuesdays, 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.
$60
Astronomy 101: The Solar System
ZoomWednesdays, 7 PM, Nov. 3, 10; Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22
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. Stellarium computer simulations will be used to illustrate selected topics.
$60
Observing: Floyd Bennett Field
Floyd Bennett Field 3159 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAAA returns to Floyd Bennett Field to end the 2021 observing season! Join us on December 10, starting at 6:30 PM for views of our…
Surfing the Solar System and Beyond Using Solar Sails
ZoomRoman Kezerashvili, CityTech In this talk, the concept, short review and current state of the art of solar sailing will be presented. General relativity (GR)…
AAASky Podcast
Catch our latest AAASky episode! Find us at aaasky.nyc or wherever you find your podcasts.
Astronomy Picture of the Day
ZoomRobert Nemiroff, Michigan Technological University Register on Zoom