UPDATE 5/18/25:
Hello!
Due to the very overcast skies tonight, we are rescheduling tonight's Star Gazing to tomorrow May 19th from 9pm to 11pm. The program details are listed below.
I know that the date is not one of the rain/cloud dates, but it will be the very best night this week to observe the stars. I hope that you all can make it tomorrow night for very clear skies and an amazing star show!
Program Details:
What: Star Gazing - May
When: Monday, May 19th
Time: 9pm to 11pm Where: Spring Farm Pavilion (directions)
Who: Raj Panday, John R. Kirk Planetarium Director
Bring: dress for the weather, flashlight, blanket or chair
Parking will be in the main trailhead lot with a short hike uphill to the Pavilion. Give yourself plenty of time to make the walk up to the Pavilion. Volunteers will be present to direct you to the Pavilion.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.
Lauren Borer
Education Coordinator for
Public & Youth Programs
Mohonk Preserve
P.O. Box 715, New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-0919, ext. 1239
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Hi all,
Let’s enjoy the night sky together!
I invite you to attend two nights of guided stargazing on May 18 and June 24 (cloud dates are 5/19, 5/21, 6/25). The Mohonk Preserve will host these events and I will serve as your guide as we explore the summer sky!
The dark skies undisturbed by major light pollution at Mohonk Preserve will serve as an outstanding viewing location. Learn the season’s constellations, how to find stars, and hopefully spot a meteor or two. These events will take place at the Slingerland Pavilion at Spring Farm Trailhead. Remember to dress in layers, bring a blanket to lay on, bug spray, and a flashlight.
Location: Mohonk Preserve - Slingerland Pavilion at Spring Farm Trailhead
Dates:
- 5/18/25 (rain/cloud dates if needed: 5/19, 5/21) from 9:00 – 11:00PM
- 6/24/25 (rain/cloud dates if needed: 6/25) from 9:30 – 11:30PM
Registration is required:
Happy Skies,
Raj
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Raj Pandya
Director, John R. Kirk Planetarium
Instructor, Department of Physics and Astronomy
SUNY New Paltz | 1 Hawk Drive| Science Hall 276
New Paltz, NY 12561
pandyar@newpaltz.edu | (845) 257-3818
