News
Astronomy club news, events, public programs and heavenly happenings
Articles here are written by members of The Amateur Observers’ Society of New York to keep you informed of our astronomy club news from Long Island, Earth, our Milky Way Galaxy or beyond!
AOSNY and Southern Rock come to West Islip
Music and Astronomy Under the Stars and Freebird share the sights and sounds. On Wednesday, August 21st, AOSNY assembled a stargazing treat at Anthony Casamento Park in West Islip for concert-goers coming out to hear Freebird, the Lynard Skynard tribute band. About a dozen AOSNY members volunteered their time to bring the Hofstra MAUS program…
Annual Astronomy Night Returns to Jones Beach Community
Annual Music and Astronomy Under the Stars was huge success. After a pausing a few years due to the pandemic, the annual MAUS program has returned to Jones Beach Boardwalk at the Bandshell bringing astronomy to the community. On Friday, August 16th, thousands of beach- and concert-goers were treated to incredible views of a beautiful…
The President’s Message
To the Members of AOSNY Astronomy Club, As we welcome the height of summer, AOSNY is excited to present an array of celestial events and activities for July and August 2024. The warm nights provide the perfect opportunity to explore the wonders of the night sky, and we have several events planned to make the…
The President’s Message
To the Members of AOSNY Astronomy Club, As we welcome June 2024, I’m thrilled to share the latest news and events that will light up our month with astronomical wonders and club activities. Before I start, I want to thank all the member/volunteers that participated in another successful Astronomy Day program at the Cradle of…
Upcoming events
You can also view past and upcoming AOSNY events on our Events page.