NYC Summer 2010 Kids Stargazing, Astronomy Observation Schedule

Give your kids a chance to meet the man in the moon or gaze at another galaxy this summer. The very friendly members of the Amateur Astronomer’s Association, led by Richard Rosenberg, holds observing events most nights except Sundays and Mondays.

They are extremely friendly and welcoming of families. Just be sure to return that consideration by respecting their time and equipment and teaching kids to do the same.

Here is the sky observation schedule for NYC Summer 2010.

TUESDAYS

• High Line (lower west side of Manhattan)  every Tuesday evening
• Cadman Plaza (downtown Brooklyn) once a month on Tuesday evening

WEDNESDAY

• Prospect Park (entrance on 9th Street) once a month on Wednesday evening

THURSDAY

• Movies with a View (Pier 1, Brooklyn) six Thursday evenings in July and August

FRIDAY

• Carl Schurz Park (Manhattan, east end of 86th Street) once a month on Friday evening

SATURDAY

• Floyd Bennett Field once a month on Saturday evening (car required)
• Great Kills, Staten Island once a month on Saturday evening
• Inwood Hill Park (Manhattan) every Saturday evening
• Solar observing once a month on Saturday morning

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