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Join Us at Autumn Starfest 2018

Come and join AAA members and the Urban Park Rangers at the annual Autumn Starfest at the Sheep Meadow on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 7:00 to

Peter Tagatac September 1, 2018

The Carrington Affair!

The birth of Richard Christopher Carrington took place on May 26, 1826. He was an English astronomer, who was crowned by his peers as the

Tom Haeberle September 1, 2018

Talking to a Climate Change Denier

If you’re reading this article, then you are either a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY or are at least a science enthusiast.

Richard Brounstein September 1, 2018

A Brief History of Sidewalk Astronomy

With the Central Park Urban Starfest coming on September 22, now is an opportune time to look back on the history of astronomy outreach. Public

Jason Tang September 1, 2018

To Our Astronomers

As the sun begins to fade and fall into the earth, the sheets of night drape over our heads, the moon is given birth. The

Joshua Berman September 1, 2018

Events on the Horizon

September dates of upcoming AAA events 01/Saturday Observing, Pier i, Manhattan, begins at sunset 04/Tuesday Observing, High Line, Manhattan; begins at sunset 05/Wednesday AAA Class,

Peter Tagatac September 1, 2018

ISS Transiting Jupiter

Transits are some of my favorite celestial events to photograph.  Images of the ISS transiting the Moon or the Sun provide a unique perspective on

Arthur Franke September 1, 2018

Mars at Opposition July 30, 2018

During the last weekend in July, at 36 million miles, Mars was closer to earth than at any other time between 2003 and 2035.  Backyard

Mauri Rosenthal September 1, 2018

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!

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