Join Albany's "Star Parties" and Get a Glimpse of the Cosmos!

With the success of the Artemis II mission to the moon, America (and perhaps the world) has space fever. We're back to where we were in the late-60s, with our heads pointed up to the stars.

We can't all take a voyage into the cosmos, but you can catch a glimpse of the wonders this universe has to offer right here in Albany...

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Who are the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers?

Founded with the mission to foster public interest in astronomy in the Capital Region, the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers (AAAA) have been using their influence to educate Albany on the nigh sky.

This club is free and open to the public, meeting on the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Most of the year, meetings take place at Siena University, in Room 226 in Roger Bacon Hall, except for August, when (if the weather permits) they meet at the George Landis Arboretum in Esperance, NY.

Albany Star Parties

As part of their outreach, the club hosts "Star Parties" through the spring and summer. These are free events where the public can show up, and use the club's telescopes (or their own!) to view the depths of the night sky.

These will be held once a month at the Deerfield Pavilion at Grafton Lakes State Park. The dates are below:

To get to the pavilion, enter through the main entrance to the park and follow the signs. If you bring your own telescope, get there early to have time to set up.