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Space Still Available – Adirondack Sky Center Fourth Annual Astrophotography Conference, 11-14 October

Posted on September 26, 2018 9:21 am - - Leave a Comment

Greetings, fellow astrophiles!

Another just in from our friends at the Adirondack Sky Center (still formerly the Adirondack Public Observatory) up in Tupper Lake, NY.

Fourth Annual Astrophotography Conference

Thursday, October 11, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, October 14, 2018 (All day)

Register: adirondackpublicobservatory.org/Fourth-Annual-Astrophotography-Conference

An opportunity to meet, trade secrets and perform astrophotography under the darkest skies in the Eastern USA.

Who should attend?

Simply put: Everyone. Very few astrophotographers, regardless of their level, have access to dark skies. We invite you to take advantage of our location to capture images at your own level. Avoid light pollution with us. Come with your own equipment or use ours to shine with your best images.

The registration fee for the four-day Astrophotography Conference 2018 is $150.00 per participant, with a 10% discount for APO Members.

Events will occur from October 11 – 14, and will be held at the Roll Off Roof Observatory (178 Big Wolf Rd., Tupper Lake).

Visit www.TupperLake.com for lodging and dining information.

The registration fee can be paid using the PayPal links below (PayPal also accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards for payment). After making your payment, you will be directed to a registration page to enter your contact information. Please call the APO office at (518) 359-3538 or at info@adirondackpublicobservatory.org if you have any questions, or need further information about the workshop.

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Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory Campaign Challenge At Adirondack Gives

Posted on September 23, 2018 10:05 pm - - Leave a Comment

Greetings, fellow astrophiles!

This just in from our friends at the Adirondack Sky Center (twitter, facebook).

Timing is of the essence! There are current 67 days left in the drive (as of 23 Sept.) to help support the (arguably) best-placed observatory in New York State.

Click the image above for the Adirondack Gives Donation Page

An anonymous donor has generously offered a challenge grant of $20,000 to help kick off the Adirondack Sky Center (formerly Adirondack Public Observatory) campaign to raise funds for its planned AstroScience Center museum and planetarium in Tupper Lake, NY! Help us to meet this goal and meet the need for astronomy STEM education in Northern New York. All gifts, no matter what size, will help.

Go to adirondackgives.org/campaigns/adirondack-sky-center-observatory-campaign-challenge/ for more information and to donate!

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CNYO Observing Event – Green Lakes State Park, Friday, 28 September 2018, 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Posted on September 19, 2018 11:53 am - - Leave a Comment

Greetings, fellow astrophiles!

Bob Piekiel and fellow CNYO members are pleased to announce their return to Green Lakes for Fall, 2018. It is always best to check-in with Green Lakes State Park (because then they know how many in the public are interested), but feel free to also sign up for the event on our Facebook and Meetup event pages.

The weather-alternate for this event is Saturday, September 29. Check back here or on the Facebook/Meetup pages for any updates.

Facebook Event Page | Meetup.com Event Page

Green Lakes State Park
7900 Green Lakes Rd
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 637-6111

Event Details: Still a good view og the lingering summer skies and the planets Venus, Mars, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

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CNY Skeptics September Meeting – “The Evolution from Pseudo to Science: The Disenchantment of a Ghost Hunter”

Posted on September 16, 2018 11:17 am - - Leave a Comment

Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 7:00 PM | meetup | website

Manlius Library, One Arkie Albanese Ave, Manlius, NY

About The Talk

This month’s discussion will be about the state (or better said, lack) of science awareness in society and how the para-entertainment culture misinforms people about the paranormal and what scientific research into the paranormal should look like. There is a movement within the paranormal hobby toward more of a scientific approach and away from the entertainment aspect. George will talk about some of the things that are being done to make the shift towards science.

About The Presenter

George Stadalski dislikes the term ghost hunter and feels it cheapens the hobby. Growing up, he was drawn to reading books like “Carnacki: The Ghost-Finder,” “Chariots of The Gods,” and “Phone Calls from the Dead,” watching shows like “In Search Of . . .” with Leonard Nimoy and “Kolchak: The Night Stalker.” The one thing that left a lasting impression on him was a scene from the movie Poltergeist where a team from UC Irvine studies the alleged phenomena.

George does not claim to be a scientist, but he has always loved learning about science. His goal is to look at the theories that paranormal investigators work with and try to determine where they came from and if they are based on fact or based in belief. Many groups claim to perform scientific investigations, using hi-tech, expensive equipment, but it is not enough to own the equipment; you must also know how to use it. The science is in the process, not the technology.

About CNY Skeptics

Central New York Skeptics (CNY Skeptics) is a community organization dedicated to the promotion of science and reason, the investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims, and the improvement of standards for science education and critical-thinking skills.

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Sweet Science Series – Street Smarts for Eaters: The Consumer’s Guide to Sustainable Food Production

Posted on September 11, 2018 9:11 am - - Leave a Comment

Thursday, 13 September 2018, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Milton J Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology – Syracuse, NY


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What do the labels “grass-fed” and “organic” really mean? How does climate change affect farms, and vice versa? What should consumers know about the foods they buy and the farms that produce them? Farmer and food advocate Liz Pickard will join the MOST on Thursday, September 13th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM to discuss sustainability and climate change as they relate to agricultural practices, animal agriculture, and food production. The evening will also include an interactive tutorial designed to help audience members distinguish between the various marketing claims made on food product labels.

Those interested in learning more about sustainable food production are invited to attend the free Sweet Science at the MOST presentation in the Space Gallery meeting room at the Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse’s Armory Square. Admission is free and open to the public. Light snacks will be served at 5:30 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but TACNY asks that people RSVP by registering here.

Presenters

Liz Pickard is an organic dairy farmer and rural community organizer in Cortland County. She graduated from Ithaca College’s Park School of Communication in 2008. Since then, she has pursued her calling as a student of “regenerative agriculture” who works to produce nutrient-dense foods free of toxic chemicals to local consumers. Liz is also a founding member of the CNY Young Farmers Coalition, a group dedicated to supporting young and beginning farmers through food and agriculture policy.

TACNY John Edson Sweet Lecture Series

TACNY John Edson Sweet Lectures, a program founded in 1913, is now called the Sweet Science Series and features discussions about topics in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in an informal atmosphere for adults of all levels of technical understanding. A minimum of six free and open to the public presentations are held each year.
ABOUT THE MOST

The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) is a hands-on science and technology museum for all ages. The MOST hosts numerous STEM education programs and community outreach events annually and is home to 35,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, Silverman Planetarium, and Bristol IMAX® Omnitheater – the only domed IMAX theater in New York State. The MOST’s vision is to be a preeminent science and technology center, inspiring all generations through hands-on education and entertainment.

Technology Alliance of Central New York

Founded in 1903 as the Technology Club of Syracuse, the nonprofit Technology Alliance of Central New York’s mission is to facilitate community awareness, appreciation, and education of technology; and to collaborate with like-minded organizations across Central New York.

For more information about TACNY, visit www.tacny.org.

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