The forces of rotation caused red hot masses of stones to be torn away from the Earth and to be thrown into the ether, and this is the origin of the stars.

— Anaxagoras 428 BC

AAR

Adirondack Astronomy Retreat 2026

By Kevin at Mon, 05/04/2026 - 10:24pm

Stars above field at AAR

Meadowmount Barn

Adirondack Astronomy Retreat 2026

By Kevin at Sun, 05/10/2026 - 10:08pm
Event Date: 
Tue, 08/11/2026 - 12:00pm - Thu, 08/13/2026 - 12:00pm

MeadowmountAdirondack Astronomy Retreat
August 11 - August 13 2026
AAR 2026 will be held at the Meadwomount School of Music in Westport, NY

A summer retreat founded by David and Wendee Levy to share the sky with friends, remember why we became amateur astronomers in the first place and to recharge our astronomical batteries!

Adirondack Astronomy Retreat 2025 (AAR 2025)

By Kevin at Wed, 04/09/2025 - 11:31pm
Event Date: 
Sun, 07/20/2025 - 3:00pm - Sun, 07/27/2025 - 12:00pm
 

AARDavid and Wendee Levy started this informal observing retreat in the Adirondack mountains and allow for a low-pressure, fun observing experience in one of the few dark