The AAA hosts solar observing in Central Park one Sunday afternoonˆàeach month.ˆà WeòÀÙre located right by Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, middle of Central Park, just north of 72nd street.
We have telescopes equipped with special filters for viewing the Sun. You may bring your own equipment, but we insist on strict safety provisions due to the dangers of improperly filtered direct solar viewing.ˆàAll devices used for direct solar viewing must be fitted with approved filters.
What is there to see on the Sun right now?
Chair: Marcelo Cabrera
2016 Observing Dates
Sunday afternoons –ˆà1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Aprilˆà3
May 1
June 5
July 3
August 7
September 4
October 2
November 6
Directions:
Subway:
- East Side: Lexington Avenue No. 6 local to 77th Street. Walk to Fifth Avenue and 72th Street.
- West Side:ˆàBroadway-Seventh Avenue No. 1 local or No. 2 or 3 express, Eighth Avenue C local, or Sixth Avenue B local to 72nd Street. Take the M72 crosstown bus to Fifth Avenueˆàor walk across the park.
Bus:
- From Downtown: M1, M2, M3, and M4 buses go along Madison Avenue. Get off at 72nd Street and walk west to Fifth Avenue.
- From Uptown: M1, M2, M3, and M4 buses run on Fifth Avenue to 72nd Street.
- Crosstown: Take the M72 bus to Fifth Avenue.
Walking fromˆà72th Street and Fifth Avenue:
- Enter the park and follow Terrace Dr to the middle of Central Park,ˆàyou will be at the top of the stairs in Bethesda Terrace.ˆàLook for people with telescopes near the fountain.
