Free Public Astronomy Program - Outdoor Presentation and Stargazing at UACNJ Observatory

✨ Event Description

This free public astronomy program at the UACNJ Observatory in Jenny Jump State Forest offers an outdoor presentation followed by stargazing. Aryiadna Yesmanchyk will guide you through the night sky, pointing out visible objects from this dark-sky site. It’s a chance to see stars and planets without city lights getting in the way.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🌌 Outdoor presentation: Learn about astronomy in an open-air setting at the UACNJ Observatory.
• 🔭 Public stargazing: Telescope viewing of stars and planets led by Aryiadna Yesmanchyk.
• 🌲 Dark-sky site: Jenny Jump State Forest provides a clear, less light-polluted sky for better viewing.
• 🪑 Bring your own chair or blanket for comfort during the event.
• 🌧️ Weather permitting: Stargazing depends on clear skies, so check conditions before heading out.
• 📍 Location: 333 State Park Road, Great Meadows, NJ, at the UACNJ Observatory.
• 🎟️ Free admission: No ticket cost for this community astronomy event.

ℹ️ Good to Know

The event runs from 8 PM to 10:30 PM on September 12, 2026.