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About John R. Kirk Planetarium

Astronomy Nights are held the first and third Thursday of each month the university is in session. A public planetarium show at the John R. Kirk is followed with a telescope viewing at the Smolen Observatory if the sky is clear. Hours vary. Accessible, child friendly, and group friendly. Visit website for complete information.

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1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561

Phone: (845) 257-3818

Email: observatory-events-subscribe@newpaltz.edu

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