Stars Shine at Landis, the Capital Region’s Arboretum

ESPERANCE, NY (09/10/2007)(readMedia)-- THE ALBANY AREA ASTRONOMERS meet regularly at the Landis Arboretum Meeting House for its dark skies and good horizons.

At public star parties telescopes are set up to show guests sights in the night sky. The Walk Among the Stars programs include constellation tours, discussion of the myths and stories associated with the constellations, and hints on enjoying the night sky.

Star Parties and A Walk Among the Stars programs are canceled if the skies are mostly cloudy. There is no charge and parking is free at the Arboretum.

Registration is strongly encouraged by calling Alan French at 374-8460. Interested participants can also call to check about two hours before the start time if they did not register.

October 5 (Friday) & October 6, (Saturday) at 8 pm Public star parties

October 13, 7:30 pm (Saturday) A WALK AMONG THE STARS Constellation Tour

November 3, 7 pm (Saturday) A WALK AMONG THE STARS Constellation Tour

November 9, (Friday) at 8 pm Public star parties

The Landis Arboretum may well be the northern Catskill’s best-kept secret. With centuries of history and the riveting beauty inherent in the Arboretum’s world-class global collections, generations of extraordinary plantings continue to impart their secrets to its visitors.

The Arboretum is an easy and beautiful drive from anyplace within New York Capital Region. Landis is located 1.5 miles off scenic Route 20 is historic Esperance, NY. 518-875-6935; www.landisarboretum.org.

Contact: Albany Area Astronomers, Alan French at 374-8460