Saturday is Astronomy Day

The Cradle of Aviation Museum is celebrating International Astronomy Day on Saturday, April 29th.

Hours: Museum 10-5, Activities 12-4

The Amateur Observer’s Society of New York (AOSNY) will be there to help celebrate International Astronomy Day with solar telescopes, talks, and demos!

Astronomy and Telescopes – 12-4 pm, Free with museum admission
Thinking of getting a telescope? Ask the experts! AOSNY will answer any questions you have about stargazing on Long Island.

Astronomy Talks – Timed sessions between 12-4 pm, Free with museum admission
Participate in current night sky talks, and hands-on activities led by members of AOSNY and the Cradle of Aviation Staff.

Planetarium Shows (separate admission required – just a $5 add-on with your paid museum admission)
Our immersive full-dome planetarium is one of the largest and most powerful virtual reality experiences in the world!

• Show Schedule:
  • 11:00 am – One World, One Sky
  • 12:00 pm – Mars 1001
  • 1:00 pm – Touch the Stars
  • 2:00 pm – Current Night Sky
  • 3:00 pm – Unseen Universe

Buy tickets at the museum’s site.