SOME FRI/SAT EVENTS CANCELLED DUE TO CLOUDS: International Observe The Moon Night
Join us in celebrating our view of the Moon from New York City! International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with…
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Int’l Observe the Moon Night: Carl Schurz Park
Int’l Observe the Moon Night: Carl Schurz Park
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association for International Observe the Moon Night at Carl Schurz Park in Manhattan. We meet on the park esplanade (John Finley…
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CANCELLED: Observing at Brooklyn Bridge Park
CANCELLED: Observing at Brooklyn Bridge Park
This event has been cancelled due to weather. Please visit AAA at Valentino Pier in Red Hook, Brooklyn on October 17, 2021 6–9 PM. Join…
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CANCELLED: Observing at Lincoln Center
CANCELLED: Observing at Lincoln Center
This event has been cancelled due to weather. Please visit AAA at Valentino Pier in Red Hook, Brooklyn on October 17, 2021 6–9 PM. The…
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Stellarium Workshop
Stellarium Workshop
NOTE: This class is still being managed by our old Wild Apricot system.
Visit the event page on Wild Apricot: https://members.aaa.org/event-4474561
$60
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Urban Astrophotography 101: Planetary Imaging
Urban Astrophotography 101: Planetary Imaging
Thursdays, 7 PM. Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4
Urban AP 101 teaches the use of Planetary Cameras and software (cameras and software designed specifically for this purpose) which go to the next level – pulling surprising detail from small amateur telescopes, even from the heart of the city. We expand on material of previous UAP classes but now focus on telescope astro cams, not on DSLR cameras.
$60
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Introduction to Night Sky Photography
Introduction to Night Sky Photography
Tuesdays, 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.
$60.00
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Urban Astrophotography 101: Planetary Imaging
Urban Astrophotography 101: Planetary Imaging
Thursdays, 7 PM. Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4
Urban AP 101 teaches the use of Planetary Cameras and software (cameras and software designed specifically for this purpose) which go to the next level – pulling surprising detail from small amateur telescopes, even from the heart of the city. We expand on material of previous UAP classes but now focus on telescope astro cams, not on DSLR cameras.
$60
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Observing: Lincoln Center
Observing: Lincoln Center
The AAA returns to the grand plaza of Lincoln Center for 2021! We will meet just north of the fountain, starting at 8 PM. Please…
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Introduction to Night Sky Photography
Introduction to Night Sky Photography
Tuesdays, 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
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Astronomy 101: The Solar System
Astronomy 101: The Solar System
Wednesdays, 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.
$60.00
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Urban Astrophotography 101: Planetary Imaging
Urban Astrophotography 101: Planetary Imaging
Thursdays, 7 PM. Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4
Urban AP 101 teaches the use of Planetary Cameras and software (cameras and software designed specifically for this purpose) which go to the next level – pulling surprising detail from small amateur telescopes, even from the heart of the city. We expand on material of previous UAP classes but now focus on telescope astro cams, not on DSLR cameras.
$60
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Diwali 2021
Diwali 2021
The Amateur Astronomers Association will host the Diwali Festival at our Pier i observing location on Saturday, Nov 6, 2021, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM.…