Starwalk brings stargazing to Walkway Over the Hudson

Over the Hudson River and under the night sky, stargazers can look out toward the horizon and admire the beauty of the cosmos.

Hudson Valley denizens can behold all sorts of celestial events and phenomena as part of Starwalk, a new program presented by Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.

"If you enjoy our monthly Moonwalks, you’ll love the new Starwalk program," said Walkway Executive Director Elizabeth Waldstein-Hart. "Starwalks are scheduled around unique occurrences in the celestial calendar, with innovative stations to offer guests an opportunity to have fun, meet people with similar interests and experience the Walkway in a new way."

Four dates are scheduled around various astronomical events:

May 12 — "Jupiter, King of the Big Sky"

July 15 — "When the Moon Meets Venus"

Aug. 12 — "Shooting Stars and Big Planets"

Sept. 7 — "Distant Realms: Neptune and Andromeda"

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These free events will take place from sunset until 11 p.m. Telescopes will be set up, and staff will be on hand with astronomy presentations and photography tips.

Bicycles, rollerblades and skateboards will not be permitted for the event, and pets will be allowed with four-foot, non-retractable leashes and light-up collars.

For more information, visit walkway.org.

Geoffrey Wilson: gwilson@poughkeepsiejournal.com; 845-437-4882; Twitter: @Geoff_LW