Events

Dark Skies Astronomy Getaway

Location

The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center
200 Breakneck Road
Haverstraw, NY 10980

County: Rockland
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

• September 13, 2017, 3:00PM

Details

Event Type Mid-Week Getaway Description Join Douglas Arion, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Carthage College and President of Galileoscope, and Ron Phelps, AMC volunteer leader, for an exploration of Astronomy, our Galaxy and the Universe beyond at AMC Harriman Outdoor Center (HOC). This is a great opportunity to enjoy the night sky away from the lights of New York City. We will enjoy sky observing, presentations, and activities designed to connect each of us to the greater Universe, and better understand how we fit into the "big picture". This event is part of the Mountains of Stars astronomy program, a partnership between Carthage and AMC. Our viewing schedule will be weather dependent. When skies are clear, we'll have telescopes for observing solar activity during the day. At night, we'll observe objects ranging from within our solar system to beyond our galaxy. Hikes will also be scheduled on nearby trails in Harriman State Park. Optionally, participants can select other activities at HOC including paddling, swimming in Breakneck Pond, or just relaxing around camp. Organization Hosting the Event Appalachian Mountain Club Contact Email Eileen.y@hotmail.com

Registration

Advance registration required.
Registration and pre-payment required at https://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/96863
Adult: $125 member / $125 non-member *Program fee includes two nights lodging in Storm King Lodge 2 (Wednesday & Thursday nights), two dinners (Wednesday & Thursday), and two breakfasts (Thursday & Friday).

Additional Information

Event Duration (hours): 44

Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: Only Camp Office, Dining Hall, and Bathhouse are ADA compliant. Cabin is not.