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!
Tag: May 2023
Events on the Horizon – May 2023
Please join us for the 2023 Annual AAA Meeting, May 18, 2023. Details below. Observing Events May 2: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT High
AAA
May 1, 2023
A New York Total Solar Eclipse That Is One For The Ages
Not since 1925, will a good portion of the New York State population be able to witness a Total Solar Eclipse of the Sun. New
Tom Haeberle
May 1, 2023
Message from the President
Hello everyone and happy May. I write this with a heavy heart as this is my final message as president of the Amateur Astronomers Association.
Brian Berg
May 1, 2023
Sidewalk Astronomy in the Bronx
This photo depicts a drawing of celestial objects known to us as Saturn (left), a star, possibly Venus (middle), and a crescent moon (right). The
Alice Charles
May 1, 2023
What’s Up in the Sky
May’s Evening Planets: Find Mercury in Taurus the Bull in the first week of May until around 9 PM. May’s Evening Stars: The Summer Triangle
Antoine Faddoul
May 1, 2023
The Winter Triangle
The Winter Triangle is an asterism, which is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern, but are not officially recognized as a constellation.
Devjani Huggins
May 1, 2023
The Stars, Naked Eye and iPhone Astrophotography
What do you do when you’re outside and you look up and see the luminaries shining? Like many, you stare in awe, gawking in wonder
Alice Charles
May 1, 2023