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Peer into the mysteries of the heavens with these astronomy programs at Parks! We'll help you uncover the wonders of the universe from a park near you.
Astronomy Events
Friday, July 26, 2019
Journey to the Stars
at Pier 1 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
On Friday nights in June and July, members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York will set up hi-powered telescopes for stargazing sessions that are free and open to the public.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Astronomy
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Astronomy programs feature the use of telescopes and binoculars to observe specific astronomical events.
Free!
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association and solargazing return with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun.
Free!
Kids
Friday, August 2, 2019
Family Camping and Astronomy: Queens
at Fort Totten Park, Queens
7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Sleep under the stars! Camp overnight in the park with the Urban Park Rangers. Participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on July 24.
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 3, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Stargazing
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete when the Amateur Astronomers Association's expert stargazers help us peer heavenward to see stars and planets.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Jazz at Socrates
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
One of jazz’s living legends, pianist/composer Bertha Hope has toured globally with artists like Nat Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, and Eddie Henderson, while being a respected educator and bandleader.
Free!
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association and solargazing return with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Stargazing
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
A summer evening in Manhattan is made complete when the Amateur Astronomers Association's expert stargazers help us peer heavenward to see stars and planets.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Summer on the Hudson: Sun Gaze
at Pier I (in Riverside Park South), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Amateur Astronomers Association and solargazing return with solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun.
Free!
Kids
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