Events
The Amateur Observers’ Society is an active Long Island astronomy club that hosts both members-only astronomy events, such as star parties, at locations exclusive to our membership. The club has organized some fun group outings too. Our behind-the-scenes tour of the meteorite collection at New York City’s Rose Center for Earth and Space, the bus trip to see the “Museum of the Moon” at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute, and the annual Astronomy Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC are three memory makers for our members.
During major celestial events like the 2012 Transit of Venus and the 2019 Transit of Mercury, AOSNY members arranged for club member gatherings at prime viewing locations on Long Island. The Amateur Observers’ Society also participates in astronomy outreach programs open to the public, such as Eisenhower Park’s Music Under the Stars and Stars on Sunday at Hofstra University. Our club members love to volunteer their time and telescopes at various Long Island astronomy events for other organizations such as the Scouts and area civic groups. If you’d like to attend one of our astronomy events or have an idea for including AOSNY in one of yours, please feel free to contact us.
Upcoming AOSNY Events
Past Events
Perspectives on Distance — Chuck Allen
Stephen Lieber—Seismic Activity on the Moon, and the Implications for Construction Projects
Mike Barnett—Stellar Atmospheres: The most important PhD thesis in the history of astronomy
Prof. Mark McCaughrean—The James Webb Space Telescope: A Revolution in Astronomy
AOSNY 2023 Holiday Party
Steve Conard: The New Horizons Mission from LORRI’s Viewpoint
Tom Madigan: The Age of the Universe
Aldo Spadoni: Exploring the Boundaries of Art, Design, Aerospace Engineering & Popular Culture
Hap Griffin: Beginnings in Amateur Radio Astronomy— Doing Real Science on a Budget
Founder and President of EarthSky.org
Astrophotography with Charlie Bracken
