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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!

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Astronomy in the community

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…

AOSNY members at the welcome table
Astronomy in the community

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…

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