Event

Join us on Friday, November 14 at 7pm for the Dudley Observatory Program & Star Party, rain or shine at the Octagon Barn; outdoor observing to follow, weather permitting: Dr. John Moustakas, Professor of Physics at Siena University will be speaking on Cosmology with DESI (Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument). His research interests are in observational cosmology and astrophysics, to understand how galaxies have formed and evolved in a 14 billion-year universe which is dominated by dark matter, and in dark energy, which is causing the expansion rate of the universe to accelerate. Outdoor observing to follow, weather permitting. 588 Middle Road in Knox (Delanson 12053 for GPS). All are welcome. Telescopes will be provided, or bring your own. Free refreshments. (518) 618-5376.

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern

Location: Octagon Barn
588 Middle Road
Knox, NY 12053

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