Stargazing with Hamptons Observatory
presented by William Francis Taylor, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador
Thursday, March 5, 2020 6:00-8:00pm
Amagansett Library: 215 Main Street, Amagansett NY
Cost: FREE
To Register: Call the library: 631-267-3810
Hamptons Observatory Senior Educator and NASA Solar System Ambassador, William Francis Taylor, will set up a telescope at the Amagansett Library and give guided tours of the heavens to all who attend. At 6:00 PM, William will give a 20 minute talk about what you’ll be seeing then we’ll go outside to observe. Feel free set up your own telescope or binoculars or do astrophotography. A free, fun and educational event for the whole family! Please note: This event will not be held if it is snowing, raining, or very cloudy.
Hamptons Observatory would like to thank the Amagansett Library for its kind collaboration and for hosting this event.
Hamptons Observatory, is a 501(c)(3) NYS nonprofit that relies on public support has served the South Fork since 2005. Its mission: to foster interest in science, particularly astronomy, through educational programs. Lectures, star parties, portable planetarium shows and other events are held throughout the South Fork, often in collaboration with other nonprofit organizations that host our events at their facilities. MO has established the first astronomical observatory on the South Fork (on the campus of the Ross School in East Hampton), complete with Long Island’s largest research-grade telescope; these facilities will soon be accessible over the internet to students, teachers, researchers and the general public. Hamptons Observatory offers all of its programs free-of-charge to encourage participation regardless of economic status. For questions about the eveent, or to make a tax-deductible donation to support our programs (or, for a donation, to arrange a private star party or portable planetarium show), or to join MO’s list for event notices, please visit www.MontaukObservatory.com or email MontaukObservatory@gmail.com
