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Fri 02 Aug
Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association Monthly Star Party
Friday, August 2, 2024 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lake Taghkanic State Park
The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association hosts a monthly stargazing party in the West Beach parking lot. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars or use those provided by our members. You will be asked to provide your license plate number and make/model car, so Park Management and Police have a record of who will be in park after hours. More info at https://www.meetup.com/mhastro/events/275468188/. Registration: RSVP is required at least one day beforehand.
Registration: Required
Sat 10 Aug
Stars and Meteors
Saturday, August 10, 2024 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Join us after hours and look up at the sky -- you may see something out of this world! Bring a lawn chair for viewing after our lecture. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 10 Aug
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing
Saturday, August 10, 2024 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Participants should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Meet at picnic shelter 3 in area 3.
Registration: Not required
Sat 17 Aug
Walkway At Night
Saturday, August 17, 2024 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Meet at Walkway Over the Hudson – Either Entrance The Friends of the Walkway nonprofit organization is pleased to offer the opportunity to enjoy amazing Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River at Walkway at Night. With the moon hanging high in the sky and the Mid-Hudson Bridge twinkling in the distance, there is truly nothing like a twilight evening on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. Our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be on-bridge with telescopes to view the night sky (weather permitting). Everyone must reserve a ticket for entry at walkway.org/walkwayatnight. Walkway members are welcome to attend at no cost. Non-members can register for $5.
Registration: Required
Sun 18 Aug
Full Moon Hike: “Sturgeon Moon”
Sunday, August 18, 2024 07:45 PM - 09:45 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on July 19 at 10 am. Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight. We walk at a brisk pace and there will be hills; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Max: 40 people. Cost: $4. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Mon 19 Aug
CREPUSCULAR WALK: Blue Moon by the River
Monday, August 19, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Meet at Lower Falls Restaurant. Visit Lee's Landing in the glow of the Blue Moon.
Registration: Not required
Mon 19 Aug
CREPUSCULAR WALK: Blue Moon by the River
Monday, August 19, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Meet at Lower Falls Restaurant. Visit Lee's Landing in the glow of the Blue Moon.
Registration: Not required
Sat 31 Aug
North Star in the Sky and in History
Saturday, August 31, 2024 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Learn how to find the North Star in the night sky, and learn about its important role in American history. Meet at picnic shelter 3 in area 3.
Registration: Not required