Autumn Starfest in Central Park

Can you believe that our premier annual event Autumn Starfest is already in its 23rd year? Did you know that the first “New York City

Clocks of the Universe with Mihir Kulkarni

What is today’s date?  Well, depending on which calendar you use, that could be an interesting discussion.  On Friday evening, September 21, 2018—based on the

How to Mess with the Mind of a City Boy

I’m trash.  I’m filth.  I’m no good for you.  I have to confess that I cheated on you by joining the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association (MHAA).  Even worse, I’ve been

Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner

Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner has made a grand tour of our summer sky as it approached the perihelion portion of its orbit.  In September, as it passed

Events on the Horizon

October dates of upcoming AAA events 02/Tuesday Observing, High Line, Manhattan; begins at sunset 03/Wednesday AAA Class, Astronomy 101: The Basics, Manhattan, 6:30 – 8:30PM

AAA President Message – October

Greetings Everyone, Since last month it feels like we have entered a new phase. One can feel the change in the city’s tempo. This past

Arcturus: My School Year Hourglass

As summer comes to an end I look forward to a change in the weather, football season, hockey season, and seeing who will reign as

AAA President Message – September

Welcome back, AAA’ers. I hope your summer has been fantastic so far with some downtime and recreation. Nearing the end of a season, we’re not