Welcome Back, Winter Sky! | What’s happening in the Capital District

Welcome Back, Winter Sky!


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 01/10/2026
It may be cold outside, but the night sky never stops giving. Join Dr. Mindy Townsend from Dudley at Siena as she describes how our motion around the Sun changes our view of the night sky, as well as some of her favorite winter sky observing targets. After this 30 minute lecture, everyone is invited outside for telescope and binocular observing.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

It may be cold outside, but the night sky never stops giving. Join Dr. Mindy Townsend from Dudley at Siena as she describes how our motion around the Sun changes our view of the night sky, as well as some of her favorite winter sky observing targets. After this 30 minute lecture, everyone is invited outside for telescope and binocular observing.

Registration is required. Event capped at 20 people. $10 suggested donation for non-members; free for members

Huyck Preserve

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Organization:

The Huyck Preserve

Location:

5052 Delaware Turnpike
Rensselaerville, NY, 12147
United States

Phone:

518-797-3440
Contact name: 
Kate Martin
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/10/2026
Time: 
06:00 - 07:30 PM
Price: 
$10 suggested donation

Ages

Teenagers Adults & kids together Adults without kids