The Amateur Astronomers Association of NY is happy to announce a new addition to our “Out of Town” observing sessions that have been so successful.ˆà Thanks to member John Benfatti and the proprietors at Blue Sky Ranch in Gardiner NY, we now have a dark sky location that allows us the option of camping out* and being able to take in the beauty of those early morning celestial objects that elude us at this time of year.
Blue Sky Ranch is a premier skydiving facility in Gardiner NY, that plays host to events such as the North American Skydiving Championships.ˆà Thanks to the owners they have allowed for us to host observing events and have even opened the door for us to camp out overnight provided we do not interfere with skydiving operations.
As this is a new location we are working to identify the best dates to accommodate both the AAA and Blue Sky Ranch schedules but our first observing event isˆàSeptember 14-15.
In order to attend this event we ask that you please register at the following link :ˆàRegistration closed!
please visitˆàhttp://www.theblueskyranch.com/ˆàto learn about the facility
the address to the location is
55 Sand Hill RdòÀÎ
Gardiner, NY 12525
Sept 14-15ˆàBlue Sky Ranch Observing session
Sept.14 –ˆàˆàˆàˆà5:00pmˆàsetup time for people that are pitching tents
7:00pmˆàScope Setup Time/ Observing start
Sept.15 –ˆàˆàˆàˆàpack up and clean at daybreak
11:00amˆàLeave the facility
Please note members are responsible to coordinate transportation, camping/lodging and food.
***Please do not contact Blue Sky Ranch unless you are interested in sky diving as we are coordinating this event through the AAA***
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55 Sand Hill RdòÀÎGardiner, NY 12525(about 90 minutes from Midtown Manhattan) |
Please remember that you must fill outˆàthis form to sign upˆàfor this trip.
Event Chair:ˆàJoe Martinez