Event

The World’s Largest Astronomy
& Space Expo
Bringing you the Universe in two exciting event-packed days, NEAF is renowned worldwide as the ultimate astronomy and space experience. Nowhere else can you find so much in one place or at one time.

Date: Saturday, April 20 - Sunday, April 21, 2024

Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern

Location: Rockland Community College "Home of NEAF"
145 College Rd
Suffern, NY

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Rockland Community College "Home of NEAF"
From Northbound Exit 14B (Airmont Road) on the NY State Thruway (I-87) Turn right at the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp. Continue straight through 2 more traffic lights. Follow directions below... From Southbound Exit 14B (Airmont Road) on the NY State Thruway (I-87) Turn left at the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp, crossing over the Thruway through 3 more traffic lights. Follow directions below... Continue Directions here Airmont Road will curve about 90 degrees to the right and eventually turns into Highview Rd. Continue to 2nd traffic light at the top of the hill on Highview (College Road). Turn left onto College Road and travel approximately one mile. The college will be on your left Park in the lot on the east side of the Field House. Main entrance on the North side of the Field House - follow signs

Notes:
ASTRA members usually attend this conference check the message board closer to the date of the event for information.

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Participated as a vendor at NEAF, North-Eastern Astronomy Forum, and Space Expo event on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21. This was worked by ASTRA and DarkSky members from New Jersey and Pennsylvania with representation for SciStarter from ASTRA members. We also provided a Saving Dark Skies presentation. Provided information on cause, effect, and possible solutions to light pollution. Display was technical (PA) and informational (NJ) making for a good size display. The President of DarkSky International, Tom Reinert, was on hand and provided additional assistance to the public.
Photo From NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum)
DarkSky Exhibit at NEAF. Image: Jim Webster
Photo From NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum)
ASTRA members Jim and Gloria Webster at NEAF. Jim Webster is the current president of ASTRA, a DarkSky International Delegate for New Jersey, and SciStarter Ambassador for citizen science projects. Image: Jackie Donaldson

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