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Free Event Admission

All Ages | Guest Lecture

Join Dr. J. Bret Bennington for a night of fall skies! The program will start indoors for a brief talk on the fall sky before heading outside. On our back deck, we will use a telescope to focus on the Moon, the brighter stars, and their constellations.

RSVP REQUIRED.

Update: 10/12/22 - The Amateur Observers Society will be leading this program. Unfortunately Dr. Bennington will no longer be joining us, but we thank him for his help in connecting us with the AOS.

Our Speakers:

Amateur Observers’ Society of New York

Established in 1965, the Amateur Observers’ Society of New York (“AOSNY”) was created as a means for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages to meet together. Amateur Astronomy is about helping others, learning, doing, and having fun!

Their mission is to bring Long Island astronomy to the public and provide astronomy resources to members. This expresses their commitment not only to serve their members, but also to educate and inspire the public.

Previous Speaker:

Dr. J. Bret Bennington - Chair of the Department of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability, Hofstra University

Dr. Bennington is a paleontologist who is also interested in regional geology and the geologic history of Long Island, his home for most of his life. In 2019 he was honored with the Neil Miner Award by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers for exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth sciences.