The 2010 observation dates for our club are shown below. Alternate dates will be announced as needed. The dates below reflect either moonless nights or near new or old moon dates so that we have the darkest skies possible.

1/9, 1/16, 2/6, 2/13, 3/6, 3/13, 4/10, 4/17, 5/8, 5/15, 6/5, 6/12, 7/10, 7/17, 8/7, 8/14, 9/4, 9/11, 10/2, 10/9, 11/6, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11

If a session is to be cancelled due to poor conditions or bad weather, a make up date will be scheduled and posted on the front page. Make up dates are held the Saturday closest to the last quarter.

The public is invited to all events. There is no charge for any events, however we appreciate your joining the club to help us cover the cost of insurance.

Downloaded observation schedule as a PDF.

While only 100 miles away from NYC, Walnut Mountain offers fairly dark mag 6 skies and an elevation of 2,157'. This unique combination of convenience to the New York metropolitan area, dark skies, and high elevation make for excellent conditions for astronomy.

If you have a telescope, why not come and visit us soon? If you don't have a telescope, you can use one of ours!

The Catskills Astronomy Club holds observing sessions in Walnut Mountain Park in Liberty, NY, and an alternate site at the Town of Thompson Park in Monticello, NY. Observation sessions held on the night of a Movie Night are held at Covered Bridge Park in Livingston Manor, NY.

You can get driving directions to Walnut Mountain and our alternate locations by clicking on the links below to Google Maps. After choosing a location, click "Get directions" and put in your starting address.