Dudley Observatory & Albany Area Amateur Astronomers

Capital District Dark Sky Week: Star Party at Thacher State Park

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Event

Saturday, April 18, 9:00pm-10:00pm 

Location: Thacher State Park Nature Center 

Share the wonder and importance of the night this Dark Sky Week at the Thacher Nature Center! Dr. Mindy Townsend of the Dudley Observatory will have telescopes for viewing Jupiter, and bright stars like Betelgeuse and Arcturus, as well as some galaxies that are visible this season. No registration required. Drop in anytime between 9 and 10. 

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Time: 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern

Location: Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
87 Nature Center Way
Voorheesville, NY 12186

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
87 Nature Center Way
Voorheesville, NY 12186
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed 4/15/2026
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Eastern 		Capital District Dark Sky Week: A Newbie's Guide to Astrophotography Siena University
515 Loudon Road
Roger Bacon Hall 250 Loudonville, NY
Fri 4/17/2026
8 p.m. Eastern 		Captial District Dark Sky Week: Star Party at Grafton Lake with the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers Deerfield Pavilion at Grafton Lake State Park
201 Grafton Lakes State Park Way
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Sat 4/18/2026
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern 		Capital District Dark Sky Week: Park After Dark - Night, Wildlife, and You Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
87 Nature Center Way Voorheesville, NY
Sat 4/18/2026
9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern 		Capital District Dark Sky Week: Star Party at Thacher State Park Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
87 Nature Center Way Voorheesville, NY