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!
Hello darkness, our old friend.
And hello, Stargazers! As we welcome November, our nights grow longer, giving us more time to explore the wonders of the cosmos. November 2nd provides our club, a night at the Jones Beach Energy Center, where we will show registered visitors and club volunteers, some of the wonders of the night sky while enjoying the…
Spooky Nights and Sparkly Skies
To the Members of AOSNY Astronomy Club, October 2024 is packed with spectacular celestial events, making it a prime month for stargazing. Early in the month, the Draconid meteor shower peaks on October 8th. While usually modest, it occasionally surprises with a burst of activity. Later, on October 21st, the Orionid meteor shower, originating from…
Welcome, Fall Session 2024!
To the Members of AOSNY Astronomy Club, As we look forward to the fall 2024 astronomy season on Long Island, the excitement continues to build. The crisp autumn nights offer ideal conditions for stargazing, and both seasoned astronomers and curious newcomers have much to anticipate. The Custer Institute remains a beacon for sky enthusiasts, welcoming…
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…
Upcoming events
Binoculars: The Little Instrument That Can?
You can also view past and upcoming AOSNY events on our Events page.