Frederic E. Church painted Aurora Borealis (1865; Smithsonian American Art Museum) following his arctic exploration of the north Atlantic between Labrador and Greenland to sketch icebergs in 1859. Join Dr. Willie Yee, president, and Joe Macagne, vice president of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association for a presentation and 21st Century exploration of the night sky at Olana. We will move out to the viewing field where you will be oriented to the major features of the night sky. Members of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be present with various size telescopes to view the moon, comets, and stellar clusters. Bring a red flashlight if you have one. No pre-registration is required. $5/person, Free/members. All Ages. Rain Date Sunday, May 31.
