Astro News Hour, #3

Zoom

A new FREE, single-session, bimonthly class about developments in astronomy.
Background presentation with Q&A and class discussion.
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Observing: High Line

High Line 54-44 Little W 12th St, New York, NY, United States

The AAA returns to the High Line for 2022 with a new location! Join us on Tuesdays, weather permitting. We will meet at the crossroads…

Observing: Carl Schurz

Carl Schurz Park East 86th Street & East End Ave, New York, NY, United States

The Amateur Astronomers Association hosts observing sessions, free and open to the public, one Friday night each month from April through October at Carl Schurz…

Recurring

Observing: Pier i Solar

Pier i, Manhattan Pier i, Manhattan, NY, United States

Join AAA astronomers for Solar Sundays! View the sun, safely, through solar-filtered telescopes. NOTE: never look directly at the sun without a proper filter. 

Webb Telescope Images (free lecture)

A special FREE event, 7-9 PM, Tuesday, Aug. 16 via Zoom.
Free to all, members and non-members.
Review of the telescope's structures, capabilities, and recently released infra-red images.
Click course title for more details and registration.

Recurring

Observing: Lincoln Center (Hearst Plaza)

Lincoln Center Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United States

The AAA returns to Lincoln Center for 2022! We have two observing locations: Josie Robertson Plaza (in front of the fountain) and Hearst Plaza (near the reflecting pool).  …

UPDATE ON GAIA’S DISCOVERIES

Zoom
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Since 2013 the Gaia satellite has mapped and analyzed 2+ billion stars in our part of the galaxy. A June 2022 release of data has generated more amazing discoveries. We examine Gaia's procedures and findings about the Milky Way Galaxy.
Single evening class on Wednesday, August 24, 7–9:15, via Zoom. $10
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$10.00

Observing: Floyd Bennett Field

Floyd Bennett Field 3159 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free observing sessions, open to the public!   Floyd Bennett Field is part of…

Observing: Fordham Road

Fordham Road 413 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY, United States

Join AAA for their 2022 Pop-Up Astronomy Series! We will have telescopes set up for the public on E Fordham Rd. and Webster Ave. near…

Observing: Carl Schurz Park

Carl Schurz Park East 86th Street & East End Ave, New York, NY, United States

The Amateur Astronomers Association hosts observing sessions, free and open to the public, one Friday night each month from April through October at Carl Schurz…

CANCELLED – Observing: High Line

High Line 54-44 Little W 12th St, New York, NY, United States

UPDATE: due to rain, stargazing on The High Line has been cancelled for September 6, 2022.   The AAA returns to the High Line for…