Hamptons Observatory

Since 2005 its mission: to foster interest in science and astronomy via free lectures & observatory w/research-grade telescope. Donations appreciated.

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7/21, 7pm ET, free lecture by renowned astrophysicist & educator Dr. Charles Liu “Mapping the Heavens with Deep Space Surveys.” stargazing through telescopes after the talk. For details and registration info visit https://t.co/qG2X7wPJKr

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"How to Choose & Use Your Telescope" (A Free, In-Person Lecture Followed by Stargazing)
June 30, 7:30 PM at the East Hampton Library. Have a telescope but don’t know how to use it? If yes, then this program is for you! For details & to register: https://t.co/qG2X7wPJKr

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Life on Mars? Perseverance team member Dr. Joel Hurowitz will talk about the latest evidence. May 6, 7pm, ET. Free. Virtual. Info & reg: https://t.co/qG2X7wPJKr

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Life on Mars? Free, virtual lecture by the principle investigator on the Mars Perseverance Rover team, Dr. Joel Hurowitz. May 6th, 7pm ET. Details & registration: https://t.co/fvzMVL6Mzd

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4/29, 7PM ET, join Dr Fred Walter astronomer @StonyBrookU for “The Science of Science Fiction.” He’ll dive into the work of legends like Clarke, Asimov, & Verne to see what they got right. Free, in-person @EHLibrary & via Zoom. Details & to register: https://t.co/fvzMVL6Mzd

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"NASA's Mission: Exploring the Universe" a free, virtual talk on 3/26/26, 7PM by Dr. Margaret Dominguez, NASA. Details and registration information may be found on https://t.co/qG2X7wPJKr

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Jan. 22, 7PM: a free, virtual lecture by Dr. Ariel Graykowski, a research scientist from SETI will talk about comets, interstellar visitors & exploring the dynamic sky. For details and registration info go to https://t.co/qG2X7wQhzZ

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On Nov 29, 5:00 PM, a free, in-person talk in Sag Harbor by NASA Solar System Ambassador, William Francis Taylor, who'll tell you what's up in the winter sky. Weather permitting a star party will follow. For further info and to register visit: https://t.co/qG2X7wPJKr

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Sept 9, 7:00 PM, Hamptons Observatory & the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY will present a free virtual lecture by an outstanding astrophotographer, George Preoteasa, “Seeing the Night Sky through Timelapse Photography.” Details and registration on https://t.co/qG2X7wQhzZ

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July 17, 7PM: A free, virtual lecture "Apollo-Soyuz: The Mission & The Astronauts" by NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Andy Poniros. Details & registration: https://t.co/qG2X7wPJKr

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Nov 11, 7PM, ET: Free, virtual talk: Dr. Madhulika Guhathakurta, NASA’s Senior Advisor for New Initiatives, presents "NASA's Living with a Star Program: Science that Matters to People." Info & registration: https://t.co/YT0WDYtY32

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Free Virtual Talk, Nov 12, 7PM ET: "NASA's Living With A Star Program: Science that Matters to People." Speaker: Dr. Madhulika Guhathakurta (NASA). Details & reg: https://t.co/qG2X7wPJKr

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Tues 10/15, 7pm ET: Learn about research on the ISS with Dr. Jason Williams, NASA. For details and reg info: https://t.co/1Ezio8NEMS

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NASA’s Cold Atom Lab on the ISS (A Free, Virtual Lecture) On 10/15/24, 7PM, learn about scientific research taking place on the International Space Station. Details and registration info may be found on https://t.co/1Ezio8OcCq

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9/18/24, 2:00 PM, ET: Free virtual talk “KGM1: Sustainable Energy to Combat Climate Change,” an innovative solution at the forefront of airborne wind energy. Details & registration: https://t.co/vsJGMb5jkD

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Sept 18, 2PM ET: KGM1: Sustainable Energy to Combat Climate Change, A Free Virtual Lecture by Marco Ghivarello, MEng, founder of the KGM1 Research Project. Co-hosts Hamptons Observatory & Cornell Cooperative Extension-Suffolk. More info: https://t.co/qG2X7wPJKr

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Artemis Accords: International Cooperation in Space--A Free, Virtual Lecture on Tues, May 21, 7PM, ET. More info & register: https://t.co/gWzZVI5SVs

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5/21/24, 7PM, a free, virtual lecture : Artemis Accords: an international partnership that impacts the exploration of space. Speaker: Rebecca Bresnik, Esq., Associate General Counsel for International & Space Law for NASA. For details & registration info: https://t.co/gWzZVI5SVs

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5/8/24, 7PM, a free, virtual lecture: Terry Garcia, former Nat'l Geographic Chief Science & Exploration Officer, will talk about his book “The Future of Exploration: Discovering Uncharted Frontiers of Science, Tech & Human Potential.” Tickets & info go to https://t.co/qG2X7wPJKr

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Free, virtual lecture by a NASA Mars Exploration Program leader, Tiffany Morgan: Mars missions & NASA's plans to prepare for humans on Mars. March 26, 7PM ET. Info & register: https://t.co/xlyyOfoyDs