Join SLCCHC Executive Director Carlene Bermann and Dr. Benjamin Roulston, Director of Reynolds Observatory, for an evening of stargazing in Potsdam, NY on July 25!
Details:
Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
Time: 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Reynolds Observatory, 150 Hatch Rd., Potsdam, NY 13676
Pricing: Free, donations accepted
Pre-registration is recommended. Register online, call the main office at (315) 386-8133, or e-mail
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Inclement Weather Date: August 1, 2025. Registered participants will be notified in advance of the program if there are any changes to the schedule.
This is a family-friendly program and will begin at 8:30 PM at Reynolds Observatory. To begin the evening, Dr. Roulston will provide an introduction to astronomy and discuss some of the fascinating history behind the field, its development, and its use for navigation. Additionally, he will give a tour of the large telescope at the observatory and demonstrate robotic telescopes that participants can use.
After the presentation and demonstration, participants will enjoy an evening of stargazing at the observatory. After the sun has fully set, participants should be able to observe galaxies, nebulae, and possibly planets, pending clear visibility.
The program is estimated to finish around 10:00 PM, but participants are welcome to leave earlier if desired.
This event is family-friendly and welcomes participants of all ages. Participants are encouraged to bring jackets, bug spray, and wear long pants to the program as the evenings can be rather cool.
If there is inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled to August 1. Participants will be notified in advance of the program if there are any changes to the schedule.
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