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November 16, 2007
Friday
5:30 – 8:00 pm

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 “An Evening with the Stars” will be held at the Albany Institute of History & Art (AIHA) to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Dudley Observatory, the oldest independent organization in the country supporting education and research in astronomy and history of astronomy. 

The celebration will include food and drink, silent auction, music, telescopes, and a display of historic artifacts dating back to the mid-19th century.  Albany Institute of History & Art will open its galleries for the evening, featuring the original painting of the inauguration of the Dudley Observatory, which depicts the celebrated politicians and businessmen of the day alongside America’s scientific and academic elite.

Directly following the gala, you are invited to participate in a re-creation of  Matteson’s painting, staged by artists Michael Oatman and Joe Putrock. This modern day depiction will capture, on film, present-day political leaders, scientists, and astronomy enthusiasts, and will be placed in the collection of the Albany Institute of History & Art.

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November 15, 2007
Thursday
7:30 pm
Dava Sobel Lecture
 
Aug. 27, 2007 The truth about Mars (again...)
 
April 24, 2007
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Secret Gems of CDLC Libraries

Little-known collections of area libraries will be revealed in this poster session sponsored by the Capital District Library Council

   * The Heavens on Fire: First Person Accounts of Unusual Astronomical Observations
   * Marvelous maps from Saratoga Springs
   * The Far East collection of Pine Hills
   * And more!

Gourmet pizza and various soft drinks will be served

There is no charge for this event, but please RSVP by noon, April 23 to:
Kathy Corbett, kcorbett@cdlc.org, 438-2500

Capital District Library Council
28 Essex St
Albany, NY 12206
Directions

 

April 21, 2007
12:30 - 4:30 pm
Astronomy Day

Astronomy magazine has chosen the Suits-Bueche Planetarium as one of only 20 institutions nationwide as a partner for the national celebration of Astronomy Day. There will be telescopes set up for solar viewing, Planetarium shows, members from Dudley Observatory and Albany Area Amateur Astronomers as well as give-aways from Astronomy magazine and a chance to win a Meade ETX 80AT telescope from Meade Instruments Corporation.

Free with Museum admission
Directions: http://www.schenectadymuseum.org/01_info/01.htm#a
 

March 20, 2007
7:30 PM
 
Hirsch Observatory Renovation Talk

Dr. Heidi Newberg will speak at the March  meeting of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers.   She will talk about the renovation of the RPI observatory and her research in astronomy.  Dr. Newberg is on the Board of the Dudley Observatory.

All meetings are free and open to the public.
Directions
 

March 3, 2007
6 - 9 pm
The Moon in Darkness: Lunar Eclipse Observation

Observe the total lunar eclipse through telescopes set up at the Schenectady Museum with the help of the Suits-Bueche Planetarium staff, Dudley Observatory, and local astronomy groups.  The moon should be visible in the sky by 7pm.  Saturn, Venus and the constellations of the winter sky will also be visible this night.  15-minute warm-yourself-up Planetarium shows will be offered throughout the night.  Hot beverages will be provided. 
UPDATE- Although the weather prediction is not very good, the Schenectady Museum will be open and planetarium shows will be presented.  Telescopes will be on hand in case the moon is visible.


$5 Children / $6 Seniors / $8 Adults
Directions: http://www.schenectadymuseum.org/01_info/01.htm#a
Jan 19, 2007
Jan 24, 2007
January Star Parties

Dudley Observatory will hold two January star parties. RSI s & AAAA mentors are asked to help. Hot drinks will be served at both!
Please let Janie know if you can come: 382-7583

Friday, Jan 19, setup at 7:00 PM for 7:30 - 8:30 program for Girl Scouts.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY 12054, 518-475-0291
Directions: http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/education/5river.html#directions

Wednesday, Jan 24, setup at 6:30 PM for 7-8 program.
Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186, 518-765-2791
Directions: http://www.uhls.org/voorheesville/direct.asp
Oct 11, 2006
Details
Archives Week Reception
Sept.22, 2006
Details
Welcome Back Picnic & Observing for Rising Star Interns
Aug. 27, 2006 The truth about Mars
May 23, 2006
Details
Awards Ceremony with Reception and Stargazing

Jan 27, 2006
Details

Dudley Night at the Henry Hudson Planetarium
 Ancient Horizons and Egyptian Astronomy

Dec 9, 2005
Details

Dudley Night at the University at Albany
The Earth’s Moon and Conspiracy

Nov 4, 2005
Details

Dudley Night at the Schenectady Museum and Planetarium

Oct 7, 2005
Details

Dudley Night at the Hirsch Observatory at RPI

Sept 24, 2005
Saturday
6:30 PM
Details

Welcome Back Picnic & Observing for Rising Star Interns

Rising Star Interns (new & old!), their families, and mentors are invited to a potluck picnic and star party at the Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar, NY.


Directions

Sept 23, 2005
Details

Dudley Night at Union College Observatory

Sept 20, 2005
Details
Thirty Things You've Never Heard Of
Sue French will speak about Deep-Sky Objects
   
June 8, 2004
Details
Awards Ceremony 
 
June 5, 2004
Details
Transit of Venus
April 2004
Details
Reaching For The Stars: The Story of the Dudley Observatory
March 2004
Details
5 Planets visible
March 2004
Details
Roving the Red Planet - A Mars Rover Update in 3D
February 2004
Details
Where Was the Dudley Observatory?
   
Nov 8, 2003
Details 
Photo Gallery
Observing the Total Lunar Eclipse
October 2003
Details
World Space Week
September 2003
Details 
Mars Still Close!
August 2003
Details 
Photo Gallery
Mars is Approaching!
   
   
   
Oct - Dec 2002
Details
Exhibit "Reaching for the Stars: The Story of the Dudley Observatory"
 
June 2002
Details
Recognition Day - Wait, Wiberley & Anderson

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