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SUMMARY:May 16\, 2026 Astronomy Observing Session
DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– The highlights this time of year are the galaxies; the band of the Milky Way is wrapped around our horizon which opens up the night sky to unobscured views of the worlds beyond our home galaxy. We can also enjoy Jupiter setting in the western sky. \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 co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Deb Fennell\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo\, Jerry Tardif and Alan Sheiness. \nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. And 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. \nPLEASE NOTE:\nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. Bear in mind\, observing sessions involve walking in the dark on uneven terrain. You should expect to encounter patches of grass\, ruts\, exposed stone\, etc. as is common throughout Lyme’s natural landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear and have a red-light source handy. For those in need\, a loaner red light will be provided at the parking and at the main observatory.  \nFor questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \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/may-16-2026-astronomy-observing-session/
LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP
CATEGORIES:astronomy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T203000
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SUMMARY:June 6\, 2026 Astronomy Observing Session
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER– Jupiter is setting soon after sunset in the western sky\, with bright Venus nearby. The southern sky is dominated by Leo and Virgo\, with their many galaxies and dense globular clusters. \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 co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Deb Fennell\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo\, Jerry Tardif and Alan Sheiness. \nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. And 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. \nPLEASE NOTE:\nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. Bear in mind\, observing sessions involve walking in the dark on uneven terrain. You should expect to encounter patches of grass\, ruts\, exposed stone\, etc. as is common throughout Lyme’s natural landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear and have a red-light source handy. For those in need\, a loaner red light will be provided at the parking and at the main observatory.  \nFor questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \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/june-6-2026-astronomy-observing-session/
LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP
CATEGORIES:astronomy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T223000
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SUMMARY:July 24\, 2026 Astronomy Observing Session
DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– Tonight the summer Milky Way dominates the night sky\, arching from the south up to the zenith back to the north. That nightscape is littered with star clusters and colorful nebulae.  \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 co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Deb Fennell\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo\, Jerry Tardif and Alan Sheiness. \nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. And 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. \nPLEASE NOTE:\nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. Bear in mind\, observing sessions involve walking in the dark on uneven terrain. You should expect to encounter patches of grass\, ruts\, exposed stone\, etc. as is common throughout Lyme’s natural landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear and have a red-light source handy. For those in need\, a loaner red light will be provided at the parking and at the main observatory.  \nFor questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \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/july24-2026-astronomy-observing-session/
LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP
CATEGORIES:astronomy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T223000
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SUMMARY:August 27\, 2026 Lunar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT– On the evening of August 28\, wherever you are you can watch the moon slide into the shadow of the earth and create an almost-full lunar eclipse.  \nNo matter where the earth sits in its orbit around the Sun\, and regardless of the time of day\, the sunlight hitting the earth also creates a 3D shadow behind the earth in the shape of a cone. During 2-3 full moons each year\, the moon passes through this shadow on its way around the earth\, and as a result\, we see a darkening of the face of the moon. For this eclipse\, we will see an eclipse effect by 10:33pm\, with maximum eclipse at 12:12am of August 28. Then for the next few hours\, the moon will exit the shadow and come back into full sunlight. \nWe are not planning a public session at the observatory. The best views will be naked eye anywhere that you have a clear view of the moon. For questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \nClear skies! \nPS\nClick 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-27-2026-lunar-eclipse/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:astronomy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T220000
DTSTAMP:20260718T141856Z
CREATED:20260606T151752Z
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SUMMARY:September 4\, 2026 Astronomy Observing Session
DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– The Milky Way remains visible all night long with its wonderful star clusters and nebulae. Late in the session\, Saturn makes its 2026 debut rising in the east around 10pm. \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 co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Deb Fennell\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo\, Jerry Tardif and Alan Sheiness. \nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. And 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. \nPLEASE NOTE:\nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. Bear in mind\, observing sessions involve walking in the dark on uneven terrain. You should expect to encounter patches of grass\, ruts\, exposed stone\, etc. as is common throughout Lyme’s natural landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear and have a red-light source handy. For those in need\, a loaner red light will be provided at the parking and at the main observatory.  \nFor questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \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/september-4-2026-astronomy-observing-session/
LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP
CATEGORIES:astronomy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T213000
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SUMMARY:October 9\, 2026 Astronomy Observing Session
DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– The evening begins with the Milky Way making its way towards the west\, signaling the end of its summer apparition. In the east\, Saturn is rising and will be visible all night. \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 co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Deb Fennell\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo\, Jerry Tardif and Alan Sheiness. \nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. And 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. \nPLEASE NOTE:\nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. Bear in mind\, observing sessions involve walking in the dark on uneven terrain. You should expect to encounter patches of grass\, ruts\, exposed stone\, etc. as is common throughout Lyme’s natural landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear and have a red-light source handy. For those in need\, a loaner red light will be provided at the parking and at the main observatory.  \nFor questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \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-9-2026-astronomy-observing-session/
LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP
CATEGORIES:astronomy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyme Land Trust Astronomy":MAILTO:astronomy@lymelandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T213000
DTSTAMP:20260823T002325Z
CREATED:20260823T001803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T002325Z
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SUMMARY:October 30\, 2026 Astronomy Observing Session
DESCRIPTION:DATE COULD SHIFT BASED ON WEATHER– In addition to night-long views of Saturn \, the Great Square of Pegasus is overhead together with its boundary constellation Andromeda\, affording great views of large galaxies harbored in their midst. Near to Saturn lies Neptune\, visible in larger scopes as a distinctly blue dot with hints of its disc structure. \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 co-facilitated by one or more of our growing cadre of astronomy cohorts: Mark Borton\, Roger Charbonneau Jr\, Jon Dean\, Jay Drew\, Deb Fennell\, Scott Mallory\, John Natale\, Lee Polikoff\, Parag Sahasrabudhe\, Mark Strollo\, Jerry Tardif and Alan Sheiness. \nYoung or old\, experienced or totally unfamiliar\, we look forward to exposing you to our uniquely dark skies here in Lyme. And 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. \nPLEASE NOTE:\nUpon registration you will receive a link to directions and observing session guidelines. Bear in mind\, observing sessions involve walking in the dark on uneven terrain. You should expect to encounter patches of grass\, ruts\, exposed stone\, etc. as is common throughout Lyme’s natural landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear and have a red-light source handy. For those in need\, a loaner red light will be provided at the parking and at the main observatory.  \nFor questions or comments\, please contact us at astronomy@lymelandtrust.org. \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-30-2026-astronomy-observing-session/
LOCATION:Trail 53 Observatory- Details with RSVP
CATEGORIES:astronomy
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