Public Star Parties are free (donations to the Arboretum gratefully accepted). Star Parties are cancelled if the skies will be mostly cloudy. Click here for more information, and we hope to see you here!

Star Parties this year will be on Friday, May 19 at 9:30 PM, Friday July 14 at 10:00 PM, and Thursday, August 17 following the AAAA Annual Meeting which starts at 7:30. Everyone is invited to the Annual Meeting!

Be sure to read the details about how to prepare to get the most out of you Star Party experience. Details and a registration form are here. It is always best to register so you can be contacted if a Star Party must be cancelled.

Location: The Meeting House field

Hosts: The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers