Amateur Observers' Society of NY

ASTRONOMY DAY @ THE CRADLE OF AVIATION

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Event

Join AOS and The Cradle of Aviation to celebrate our 15th Anniversary of this stellar friendship. Our Host, The Cradle of Aviation, sponsors a yearly event with all things Astronomical and Space related.  This year is planned to be spectacular.   

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern

Location: Cradle of Aviation Museum
1 Davis Drive
Garden City, NY 11530

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Cradle of Aviation Museum
1 Davis Drive
Garden City, NY 11530
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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Around 500 visitors attended Astronomy Day at the Cradle of Aviation. Members of AOS provided opportunities for solar viewing, telescope presentations, planet bracelet craft for kids, informational handouts.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat 5/2/2026
7 p.m. - midnight Eastern 		Public Stargazing AOS Observatory at Custer Institute
1115 Main Bayview Road Southold, NY
Sun 5/3/2026
1:15 p.m. - 4 p.m. Eastern 		AOS Monthly Meeting w Guest Speaker Hofstra University Berliner Hall
906 Huntington Pl Uniondale, NY
Fri 5/8/2026
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern 		Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center
150 Bay Parkway Wantagh, NY
Sat 5/9/2026
7 p.m. - midnight Eastern 		Public Stargazing AOS Observatory at Custer Institute
1115 Main Bayview Road Southold, NY