THE ALBANY AREA ASTRONOMERS meet regularly at the Landis Arboretum meetinghouse for its dark skies and good horizons. On sun/ moon picnic dates, the club’s special solar telescope is used to
provide a safe view of the sun. Lunar and star-gazing is continued after dark. Visitors are welcome to join the club’s activities; bring a blanket and a picnic supper if you wish. For more information, visit www.timesunion.com/communities/astronomy.

At public star parties, telescopes are set up to show guests sights in the night sky. The Walk Among the Stars programs include constellation tours, the myths and stories associated with the constellations, and hints on enjoying the night sky. Star Parties and A Walk Among the Stars programs are cancelled if the skies are mostly cloudy. Registration is encouraged by calling Alan French at 374-8460 so that we can call you if an event is canceled. You can also call to check about two hours before the start time if you did not register.
To check if a particular star party is happening or not (due to cloudy skies), call 518-374-8460.

June 27, Friday, 10 pm and June 28, Saturday, 10 pm
PUBLIC STAR PARTY: Alan French and Albany Area Astronomers

July 25, Friday, 9:30 pm and July 26, Saturday, 9:30 pm
PUBLIC STAR PARTY: Alan French and Albany Area Astronomers

August 19,Tuesday, 7:30 pm
PUBLIC STAR PARTY (Club meeting followed by a Star Party): Alan French and Albany Area Astronomers

August 23, Saturday, 9 pm
PUBLIC STAR PARTY: Alan French and Albany Area Astronomers

September 26, Friday, 8 pm and September 27, Saturday, 8 pm
PUBLIC STAR PARTY: Alan French and Albany Area Astronomers

October 24, Friday, 8 pm and October 25, Saturday, 8 pm
PUBLIC STAR PARTY:Alan French and Albany Area Astronomers

November 21, Friday, 8 pm
PUBLIC STAR PARTY: Alan French and Albany Area Astronomers