Join the RocklandAstronomy Club for an unforgettable evening of cosmic exploration! Joy of the Universe free public star parties have been a annual Rockland Astronomy Club tradition since 1983.
See the hidden wonders of the night sky.Explore galaxies, stellar nurseries, super
nova remnants, star clusters and more!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to peer through a telescope at a galaxy that is 200 quintillion miles away? Or to see the remnants of a star that exploded when the dinosaurs still walked the earth? How about viewing a cluster of one million stars that orbits around the outside of our galaxy or perhaps a nebula where new stars and planets are just in the process of forming. Our free star party is a wonderfulopportunity for you to explore the night sky and to see all of its fascinating wonders. Some of the finest telescopes available will be at your disposal, so seize the chance to tour the universe with our experts and you too will be pondering the beauty and vastness of space.
Each event will have refreshments and snacks and lots of cosmic wonders for adults and children alike. So don’t miss the chance to have an evening of family fun and to learn about the universe around us.
All JOU events are held weather permitting. Call our hotline for last minute weather updates. 1-845-47STARS
If you are interested in astronomy as a hobby, JOU is the perfect opportunity to meet our astronomers and see and try different telescopes as well as to learn how to get started.
JOU DATES FOR 2012
PUBLIC OBSERVING EVENTS
Joy
of the Universe
March 17
2012
Anthony
Wayne Rec. Area
Free
Public Event
Joy
of the Universe
Apr 14 2012
Anthony
Wayne Rec. Area
Free
Public Event
Saturn
Spectacular
May 12 2012
Anthony
Wayne Rec. Area
Free
Public Event
2012
Venus Transit
June 6 2012
TBD
Free
Public Event
Joy
of the Universe
June 16
2012
Anthony
Wayne Rec. Area
Free
Public Event
Joy
of the Universe
July 14
2012
Anthony
Wayne Rec. Area
Free
Public Event
Joy
of the Universe
Sept 8 2012
Wawayanda
State Park
Free
Public Event
Unless otherwise noted all JOU events are held at Anthony Wayne Recreation Area at Bear Mountian, NY.
DIRECTIONS: Take the Palisades Parkway North/South to HarrimanState Park. Take exit 17 to the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area. Exit 17 is located 1 mi. north of the Harriman State Park visitor center and book store.