BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lyme Land Conservation Trust - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lyme Land Conservation Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20241020T174430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215635Z UID:20605-1738431000-1738438200@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:February 1\, 2025 Special Winter Session - New start time DESCRIPTION:CO-SPONSORED BY PHOEBE GRIFFIN NOYES LIBRARY– Saturn\, the Moon\, Venus\, Neptune\, Uranus\, Jupiter and Mars are all out on this winter night. In the west\, Saturn is chasing the setting Sun while Venus and Neptune straddle the crescent Moon at session’s start. Jupiter and its Great Red Spot will be in clear view. The Red Planet Mars is rising in the eastern sky. Uranus\, almost star-like\, sits just west (right) of the Pleiades cluster. In addition to the planets\, we will be able to see various star clusters and winter nebulae. Young observers welcome. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, views are afforded at the eyepiece and via real-time digital enhancement. Public sessions are hosted by Alan Sheiness and co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of experienced astronomy cohorts. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \n\n\nDRESS YOURSELF AND CHILDREN WARMLY. THE COLD PENETRATES AT NIGHT WHEN STANDING STILL. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to peruse a gallery of Alan’s astrophotographs. \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/february-1-2025-special-winter-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Youth-Session-Feb-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20241026T125534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215635Z UID:20624-1737828000-1737835200@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:Cancelled January 25\, 2025 Session DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED due to snow cover– (Attendee with “pisces” in email address: pls email us directly at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org) \n___ \nAfter our December hiatus\, observing is back! Orion\, Gemini and Taurus dominate the night sky\, and Jupiter shines brightly high overhead. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are hosted by Alan Sheiness and co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of experienced astronomy cohorts. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to peruse a gallery of Alan’s astrophotographs.\n \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/january-25-2025-astronomy-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Orion-Nebula-M42_2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240831T214455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215635Z UID:20295-1732987800-1732995000@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:November 30\, 2024 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– Sharp-eyed observers will notice the bright Venus chasing the Sun towards the sunset spot before darkness. As darkness falls\, Jupiter is rising in the east\, joining Saturn in prominence\, along with tiny Neptune and Uranus nestled in between. The Great Square of Pegasus is high overhead\, with our closest galactic neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) nearby\, as well as another wonderful galaxy\, the Triangulum Galaxy (M33)\, poised for excellent viewing. In the north\, the Big Dipper is hidden from view\, hibernating as it were for the winter below our site’s tree line. If the weather goes against us\, we will move the event to the closest clear night and notify you. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to see the full Trail 53 Astrophotography Gallery! \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/november-30-2024-astronomy-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/R28-2023-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240623T151048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215635Z UID:19813-1729882800-1729890000@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:October 25\, 2024 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– Saturn is the star tonight\, although its rings might surprise you. Owing to their tilt in space and Saturn’s movement around its orbit\, our view of the rings from Earth is becoming more and more ‘edge-on’\, which is to say we can’t see them well\, like if someone held up a playing card and you walked to the side to only see the edge. Elsewhere\, Andromeda and Pegasus are high up in the sky\, and we can enjoy the Great Andromeda Galaxy\, the Milky Way’s closest galactic neighbor. If the weather goes against us\, we will move the event to the closest clear night and notify you. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to see the full Trail 53 Astrophotography Gallery! \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/october-25-2024-astronomy-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Saturn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20241015T001525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215635Z UID:20568-1728932400-1729803600@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:See the Comet-10/18/2024 Update DESCRIPTION:Informational only- NO EVENT SCHEDULED- The comet is naked-eye visible\, and you can see it if you know where to look. \nThe comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) is still visible after sunset but tough to spot if you don’t know where to look. Binoculars are recommended. It has a distinct tail and a bright nucleus. Use the map from theskylive.com to judge where to look. \nThis comet takes 80\,000 years to circle the Sun\, and at its furthest\, it is in the Oort Cloud\, 7 trillion miles away. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to see the full Trail 53 Astrophotography Gallery! \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/see-the-comet/ CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Comet-C2023-Location.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240927T125755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215635Z UID:20408-1728156600-1728163800@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:NOW OCT 5\, 2024 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:MAKE-UP SESSION– The Milky Way is moving from due south to the west\, and its prominent targets are at a nice height above the horizon as we start up. Meanwhile in the east Saturn\, Andromeda and Pegasus are on the rise. If the weather goes against us again\, we will move the event to the closest clear night and notify you. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to see the full Trail 53 Astrophotography Gallery! \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/now-oct-5-2024-astronomy-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/M5-05-28-2024-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240603T002508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215635Z UID:19623-1727465400-1727472600@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:September 27\, 2024 CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED! \nWe are sorry to cancel but we can’t fight the weather. Please see the October 4 make-up session and the others scheduled out through the end of the year. \n  \nPS\nSince it is cloudy out\, click here to see the full Trail 53 Astrophotography Gallery! \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/september-27-2024-astronomy-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SH2-142-Wizard-Nebula-08-23-2024-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T230000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240818T124915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215635Z UID:20135-1725049800-1725058800@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:NEW! August 30\, 2024 Labor Weekend Special! DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– It is the kick-off to Labor Day Weekend\, so let’s begin with a relaxing session under the night sky. Whether you’re staying put\, having guests coming to you\, or delaying your getaway to Saturday morning\, this session is for you and yours. Come on out\, family and friends in tow\, and let’s reacquaint with the many beautiful astronomy targets of summer. By session’s end\, we should even see Saturn making its reappearance after months of hiding in the Sun’s glare. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to see the full Trail 53 Astrophotography Gallery! \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/new-august-30-2024-labor-weekend-special/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/M27-08-20-2024-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T223000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240603T173542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215635Z UID:19646-1724445000-1724452200@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:August 23\, 2024 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– The Milky Way continues to dominate the nighttime sky. Objects higher towards the zenith in Cygnus and Lyra come into prominent view. If the weather goes against us\, we will move the event to the closest clear night and notify you. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to see the full Trail 53 Astrophotography Gallery! \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/august-23-2024-astronomy-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/M16-Eagle-Nebula-61m-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240614T162530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215636Z UID:19730-1723404600-1723411800@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:NEW DATE: August 11\, 2024 Youth Session #2 DESCRIPTION:DATE CHANGED DUE TO CLOUD COVER- Catering to young observers. We will begin observing before dark and look at the craters and other features on the Moon. Once dark\, we will swing the telescope around to look at a handful of prominent objects that are visible despite the Moon’s presence: The Ring Nebula M57 in Lyra; The Great Globular Cluster M13 in Hercules; The Whirlpool Galaxy M51 in Canes Venatici; and a beautiful star field NGC 6871 in Cygnus the Swan. Each object has been selected for young observers because of their relative prominence in an eyepiece. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to see the full Trail 53 Astrophotography Gallery! \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/august-9-2024-youth-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1818-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T230000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240324T154816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:19072-1722027600-1722034800@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:July 26\, 2024 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– The Milky Way dominates the evening sky\, rising in the south up towards the zenith and down through the northeastern horizon. Densely populated Scorpius and Sagittarius contain many dazzling targets. All the planets are below the horizon\, with Saturn rising above the tree line only after midnight. If the weather goes against us\, we will move the event to the closest clear night and notify you. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nPS\nIs it cloudy out? Then click here to see the full Trail 53 Astrophotography Gallery! \n\nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/july-26-2024-astronomy-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/M57-Ring-Nebula.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240614T162104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:19725-1720987200-1720990800@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:CHANGED: Now July 14\, 2024 Youth Observing Session #1 DESCRIPTION:WEATHER EVENT. DATE CHANGED. \nCatering to the youngest observers. We will observe before dark and look at the craters and other features on the Moon. We will learn about the Moon’s phases and how its orbit around the Earth results in the phases we see. After that\, those who would like to can stay past 9:00 to view darker sky objects. Once dark\, we will swing the telescope around to look at a handful of prominent objects that are visible despite the Moon’s presence: The Ring Nebula M57 in Lyra; The Great Globular Cluster M13 in Hercules; The Whirlpool Galaxy M51 in Canes Venatici; and a beautiful star field NGC 6871 in Cygnus the Swan. Each object has been selected for young observers because of their relative prominence in an eyepiece. \nThis session will cater to the very young since we will be working in twilight rather than full darkness. Also see Youth Observing Session #2. All are welcome to attend both sessions…every night of observing is a unique experience. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/july-12-2024-youth-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1818-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T233000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240213T185753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:18747-1719610200-1719617400@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:June 28\, 2024 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– This will be our latest start of the year. As Leo and Virgo head towards a western exit\, the Milky Way is now arching across the eastern horizon. It will rise higher and higher in the sky all night long\, and each successive week it will rise earlier and earlier. Along with it\, Scorpius and Sagittarius prepare to steal the summer show. If the weather goes against us\, we will move the event to the closest clear night and notify you. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/june-28-2024-astronomy-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/M86-and-M84-06-03-2024-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T043000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T053000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240603T131028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T181637Z UID:19629-1717475400-1717479000@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:INFO ONLY -Planetary Parade June 4 early am DESCRIPTION:Your news feeds might speak of a ‘planetary parade’ tonight. It is accurate that the planets will be in a relatively tight line from the sun itself at the eastern horizon just before sunrise Tuesday\, spreading out up and to the right. Of them\, Saturn will be the brightest and easiest to spot\, followed by Mars\, and a thin crescent moon. Next in line are Jupiter with Mercury nearby\, but they will be extremely hard to see owing to the Sun’s encroaching light and their closeness to the horizon itself. Neptune and Uranus will be out there\, too\, but will need a telescope to spot. \nThis post is FYI only. No event is scheduled. \nThe screenshot shown comes from Star Maps of The Sun | TheSkyLive. \n  \nClear skies! \nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/info-only-planetary-parade-june-4-early-am/ CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Planetary-Parade-6-4-2024.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T230000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240213T185322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:18743-1717189200-1717196400@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:May 31\, 2024 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– Virgo is climbing higher in the southern sky along with its neighbor Corvus to the right (west)\, and Libra to the left (east). Around to the north\, the Big Dipper is upside-down high in the sky\, seemingly spilling its contents down onto Polaris. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our talented cohort enthusiasts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Parag Sahasrabudhe and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/february-2-2024-astronomy-observing-session-3-2-3/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/M104-04-26-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T223000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240213T184845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:18739-1714768200-1714775400@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:May 3\, 2024 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– Leo and its bright star Regulus dominate the sky due south. To the right\, the Milky Way is well down the western horizon\, not to return to the night sky until later in June\, this time in the east. Arcturus climbs in the eastern sky\, and we can once again “arc from the Big Dipper’s handle to Arcturus\, and spike from there to Spica”. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our talented cohort enthusiasts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Parag Sahasrabudhe and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/february-2-2024-astronomy-observing-session-3-2-2/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/M65-and-M66-scaled-e1714053672594.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240312T155122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:19010-1712586600-1712593800@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:Partial Solar Eclipse DESCRIPTION:THIS POST IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY. A partial solar eclipse will occur in Lyme\, CT from 2:13p to 4:37p. Maximum coverage of the Sun by the Moon will occur at 3:27p\, at which point the Sun will be 90.3% obscured. AT NO TIME WILL IT BE SAFE TO OBSERVE THE ECLIPSE HERE IN LYME WITHOUT EYE PROTECTION! \nISO certified safety glasses may be available online at the following links. Order early\, as inventories are known to get depleted leading up to solar eclipses: \n\nhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com\nhttps://agenaastro.com\nhttps://www.highpointscientific.com\n\nYou may find specific timings and a countdown timer by zip code here: \nhttps://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/ \nFor persons interested in experimenting with photographing the eclipse\, please be aware that you MUST obtain the proper solar filter for your camera equipment\, otherwise you will permanently damage your equipment. Use the links above to find a suitable filter for your specific equipment. With a proper filter in place over the objective-end of your camera\, it will be possible to image the Sun. Expect the image scale to be virtually the same as photographing the moon\, so plan for a sufficient size lens. For scale\, take test photos of the moon. Use a tripod and get used to having to adjust the positioning of the Moon as the Earth rotates. If you like the scale\, next take photos of the Sun using the solar filter. You will find it is difficult to line up and find the Sun with the filter in place. Use the shadow of the camera on the ground to assist in lining up. For more tips\, or to troubleshoot\, write us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nCheck back here for additional information and updates. \nClear skies! \nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/february-2-2024-astronomy-observing-session-3-3-2/ CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Eclipse-Timings-Lyme-CT.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T220000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240213T184707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:18735-1711742400-1711749600@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:March 29\, 2024 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:Facing south\, Orion has slid over to the western half of the sky\, and Leo rises in the east. Beyond Leo\, the bright star Arcturus gives the early hint of spring on the march. In the north\, the galaxies M81 and M82 in Ursa Major\, and M51 in Canes Ventatici are well placed for viewing. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our talented cohort enthusiasts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Parag Sahasrabudhe and Alan Sheiness. \nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. Young or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nAnd if you have a telescope\, we encourage you to bring it out. The more\, the merrier. Just follow the guidelines in the pdf you receive when you RSVP. \nClear skies! \nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/february-2-2024-astronomy-observing-session-3-2/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/M51-Whirlpool-Galaxy-49m-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20240221T151405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:18909-1710181800-1710185400@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:The Amazing Story Behind Solar Eclipses DESCRIPTION:The Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group will present an information session at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library\, featuring: \n\nHow eclipses occur\nWhy Earth’s solar eclipses are unique\nThe April 8\, 2024 eclipse and how to safely view it\n\nTo register for the event\, please follow this link: 03/11/2024 | The Amazing Story Behind Solar Eclipses | Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library (assabetinteractive.com) \nClear skies! \nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/february-2-2024-astronomy-observing-session-3-3/ LOCATION:Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library\, 2 Library Lane\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_3181-scaled-e1708528417438.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20231122T162916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:18402-1709404200-1709407800@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:March 2\, 2024 VENUE AND PROGRAM CHANGED! DESCRIPTION:URGENT: Owing to the overcast skies forecast for tomorrow\, the observing session has been changed to an indoor program: The Amazing Story Behind Solar Eclipses. The program will be held at the Lyme Land Trust Stewardship Barn\, 12-1 Town Street\, Lyme CT (not at the observing site!) and will last approximately one hour. \nThe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group aspires to inspire and pursue the advancement of knowledge of astronomy through public outreach programs including but not limited to observation events\, education programs\, and presentations about varied astronomical topics by our members and guest speakers. \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/february-2-2024-astronomy-observing-session-3/ LOCATION:LLT Stewardship Barn\, 12-1 Town St\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_00003-e1694867288500.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20230912T002540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:17855-1706983200-1706990400@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:February 3\, 2024 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:Now Orion dominates the southern sky. Jupiter is moving to the west\, and Saturn has dipped below the horizon. In the northeast\, some of Ursa Major’s galaxies begin to peek above the trees. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our talented cohort enthusiasts: \n\nMark Borton\nRoger Charbonneau\, Jr\nJon Dean\nJay Drew\nScott Mallory\nJohn Natale\nParag Sahasrabudhe\nAlan Sheiness\n\nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nClear skies! \nPS \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/february-2-2024-astronomy-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/M81-Bodes-Galaxy-e1694867701726.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20231106T175824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:18312-1706122800-1706126400@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:January 24\, 2024: A World Without Dark Skies: How Light Pollution is Impacting Humans and Ecosystems\, and What You Can Do DESCRIPTION:Registration appreciated: education@lymelandtrust.org \nJoin Misha Semenov-Leiva and Alan Sheiness for a presentation to learn about light pollution in the Connecticut River Valley. Find out about the effects of an artificially brightened night sky\, including the effects on natural cycles in aquatic and terrestrial life. Alan will talk about his love of astronomy and the wonder of the dark night sky unaffected by artificial light. Misha will open our eyes to the many ways light pollution affects the flora\, fauna\, and our health; and present simple site lighting design changes that can thwart impact while promoting safety. \nAlan Sheiness is founder of the Lyme Land Trust Astronomy program\, which holds regular public astronomy observing sessions. He is a promoter of dark skies and amateur astrophotographer. \nMisha Semenov-Leiva is a board member of the CT River Gateway Commission. He is Senior Architect & Sustainability Coordinator with Centerbrook Architects. With his background in ecology and design\, he believes that design can be informed by a knowledge of nature. \nCo-sponsored by the Lyme land Trust and the Hadlyme Public Hall \nNote about Directions: The Hadlyme Public Hall\, 63 Ferry Rd\, Lyme\, is at the intersection of Ferry Road (Rte 148)\, Day Hill Road\, and Joshuatown Road about 1/2 mile east of the Hadlyme Country Store. Make sure that your GPS sends you to Ferry Road in Lyme\, not Old Lyme. \n  \nPS \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/february-2-2024-astronomy-observing-session-2/ LOCATION:Hadlyme Public Hall\, 63 Ferry Road\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/D5BDA9C461F5A3BD46882-CustomThumbnailSourceHighResDefault.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust E&E":MAILTO:education@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20230912T000517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:17844-1704477600-1704484800@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:January 5\, 2024 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:CHANGED: If we get clear skies Friday\, we should be able to observe several prominent winter-sky nebulae as well as Jupiter and Saturn. I will also attempt to land the 14” telescope on Comet 144P/Kushida. I admit in advance that I haven’t previewed it so I’m not at all sure if it can be captured! \nJupiter is high in the southern sky as darkness sets in and Saturn is advancing closer to the western horizon. Orion\, Gemini and Taurus are now high in the southeastern sky. The Big Dipper remains below Polaris\, obscured by the tree line. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our talented cohort enthusiasts: \n\nMark Borton\nRoger Charbonneau\, Jr\nJon Dean\nJay Drew\nScott Mallory\nJohn Natale\nParag Sahasrabudhe\nAlan Sheiness\n\nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nClear skies! \nPS \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/december-8-astronomy-observing-session-2/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Flame-and-Horsehead-IC434-e1702838337374.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20231213T144248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:18452-1702495800-1702501200@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:Meteor POP-UP Dec 13 Astronomy Session DESCRIPTION:The Geminids peak the next two nights\, and we have a clear sky with no moon. It will be FREEZING out and meteor observing means sit in a chair\, so… bundle up\, and bring a chair. I will also place an object or two in the observatory telescope\, too\, to observe one or more planets and other objects of interest. \nThe Geminids appear to emanate from the constellation Gemini. Our Earth is plowing through a debris field left behind by the intersecting orbit of an asteroid\, 3200 Phaethon. As we plow through the debris\, the little particles burn up in our atmosphere. At this time of year\, the constellation Gemini is what is directly behind the debris field\, and hence it seems as if the meteors come from Gemini. Viewing will begin around 7:30pm\, but the later you view\, the better the show. You are welcome to sit out here as late as you wish\, but you will have just as good a show at home as long as you have a reasonable view to the east. \nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nClear skies! \nPS \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/october-astronomy-observing-session-2-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Geminids.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20230911T222949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:17821-1702144800-1702152000@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:December 9 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:As Saturn makes its way to a western departure\, Jupiter is well-established in the east. The constellations Orion\, Gemini and Taurus now take center stage\, climbing higher in the eastern sky. The Big Dipper is below Polaris\, obscured by the tree line. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our talented cohort enthusiasts: \n\nMark Borton\nRoger Charbonneau\, Jr\nJon Dean\nJay Drew\nScott Mallory\nJohn Natale\nParag Sahasrabudhe\nAlan Sheiness\n\nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nClear skies! \nPS \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/december-8-astronomy-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/M42-e1694867579587.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20231124T201710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:18407-1700938800-1700942400@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:November 25 POP-UP Astronomy Session DESCRIPTION:This POP-UP session is to take advantage of clear skies. The observatory will be open to observe one or more planets\, the Moon\, and to see other objects of interest. \nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nClear skies! \nPS \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/october-astronomy-observing-session-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20220802_102954433_iOS-e1696275736273.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20230911T200123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215712Z UID:17752-1699639200-1699646400@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:LIMITED SPACE Nov 10 Observing Session DESCRIPTION:On this evening\, the observatory will be closed but cohorts will be out with their scopes. Jupiter is up above the horizon at darkness\, and Orion starts his climb in the east. Pegasus\, Andromeda and Cassiopeia are high overhead. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our talented cohort enthusiasts: \n\nMark Borton\nRoger Charbonneau\, Jr\nJon Dean\nJay Drew\nScott Mallory\nJohn Natale\nParag Sahasrabudhe\nAlan Sheiness\n\nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nClear skies! \nPS \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/nov-viewing/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/R28-2023-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20230912T015724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215713Z UID:17907-1699119000-1699126200@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:Nov 4 Cub Scouts Private Session DESCRIPTION:=NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC= \nOnce again\, the LLT Astronomy group will host the Lyme and Old Lyme packs for a night under the stars. The scouts will enjoy a tour of the sky and observe planets\, stars\, galaxies and nebulae. Jupiter will be up above the horizon at darkness\, and Orion will start its climb in the east. Pegasus\, Andromeda and Cassiopeia will be high overhead. \nThe session will be facilitated by one or more of our talented cohort enthusiasts: \n\nMark Borton\nRoger Charbonneau\, Jr\nJon Dean\nJay Drew\nScott Mallory\nJohn Natale\nParag Sahasrabudhe\nAlan Sheiness\n\nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we always look forward to sharing our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. \nClear skies! URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/nov-4-scouts-private-session/ CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/850_7422-Edit-MW-LYME_S-scaled-e1694867448184.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20230912T025733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215713Z UID:17909-1697284800-1697292000@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:Oct 14 Partial Solar Eclipse DESCRIPTION:=Registration Not Required= \nCome watch the moon take a small bite out of the corner of the Sun as it passes between the Sun and the Earth. Unfortunately for us\, this eclipse will be nowhere near full but we will watch the event unfold safely on a monitor that will be fed live images from a telescope fitted with a special solar filter. Learn what causes a solar eclipse and what it would look like from space peering down at the Earth\, too. Here is a resource about the eclipse and related information: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2023/oct-14-annular/where-when \nPS \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/oct-14-partial-solar-eclipse/ LOCATION:Lyme Public Library\, 482 Hamburg Rd\, Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_00003-e1694867288500.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T140926 CREATED:20230908T152450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T215713Z UID:17708-1696620600-1696627800@www.lymelandtrust.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED- October 6 Astronomy Observing Session DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to cancel. The weather controls us for these events. You are encouraged to look here for possible POP-UP sessions before the next monthly session: https://www.lymelandtrust.org/astronomy-events/ \n  \n  \nComing soon: The Milky Way remains high overhead. Saturn is well up at dusk\, and Jupiter rises in the northeast. \nWe have several different telescopes that are on display including a 14″ Schmidt-Cassegrain housed in a permanent observatory. Inside the observatory\, you can watch deep sky objects grow in detail and full color on a wall-mounted monitor. Public sessions are co-facilitated by one or more of our talented cohort enthusiasts: \n\nMark Borton\nRoger Charbonneau\, Jr\nJon Dean\nJay Drew\nScott Mallory\nJohn Natale\nParag Sahasrabudhe\nAlan Sheiness\n\nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. Upon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nClear skies! \nPS \nIf you like these programs and you are not currently a Lyme Land Trust Member\, please consider joining us using the green Become A Member link at the top of the LLT page. URL:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/eventshow/october-astronomy-observing-session/ LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP CATEGORIES:astronomy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lymelandtrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/M13-Hercules-Globular-Cluster-e1694867158355.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR