Lecture: Yankee Stargazers (Zoom)

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on February 10, 2026 @ 9:00am.
  • A library card is required to register for this event.

Event Details

Stars figure large in our early American identity – from the first flags of 1777 to the star charts
in Ben Franklin’s popular almanacs. We’ll explore how the science of astronomy developed from
the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence right up to the present time. And we’ll
clue you in on where to look in the sky to see a star, whose light began on its journey to Earth 250
years ago, and is only arriving now, for us to view in 2026. Presented by weatherman Joe Rao,
who also serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York’s Hayden Planetarium. This is a
Semi quincentennial tribute to American astronomers. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants.