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CANCELED: Astronomy in the Marsh

January 12, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Free

The sky on January 12 2025

Join Megha Rajoria and Devansh Agarwal as they lead this program about the skies over the Abbott Marshlands, and share fascinating facts about constellations, stars, planets, and the mysteries beyond. This program fosters a sense of wonder and connection as you share the experience with fellow stargazers. Ask questions, exchange observations, and ignite your curiosity for the cosmos.

This sky-gazing program is perfect for astronomy enthusiasts and curious newcomers of all ages. We will have two telescopes, and one scope finder (which will allow us to see the  moon clearly). We will also have a green laser pointer for showing the planets and constellations. You are welcome to bring your own equipment (Telescope of any kind, DSLR Camera, or astronomicaloculars).

Remember:

  • Dress warmly, as temperatures can drop significantly at night.
  • Bring a blanket or lawn chair for comfortable stargazing.
  • Download a stargazing app to identify constellations on your own.
  • Most importantly, come with an open mind and a sense of wonder, ready to be amazed by the universe’s magnificence.
  • Bring a snack if needed. 

Please register so we can contact you if the program is postponed.  Please park in the Spring Lake Parking Lot.

Please note this program can only be held if the skies are clear. In case of overcast skies that night, we will post any cancellation by 5 pm. The weather makeup date is February 7th!

The sky on January 12, 2025!

More Megha and Devansh:

Megha Rajoria and Devansh Agarwal, Ph. D., have a long love and interest in the cosmos.  Each went very different paths to follow their passion.

Megha went a more indirect path with a Bachelor’s in physics and Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication with an emphasis on Science Journalism.  She took these skill sets and embarked on Citizen Science in the field of Astronomy and used her Journalism skills to tell the stories that scientists often can’t convey to the public. She has conducted research in the fields of archeoastronomy and positional astronomy.  She has been a regular news and journalist personality in the field of astronomy. She has 6 publications and has presented over 50 presentations across the globe.  She gives back by teaching the vision impaired about her passion, astronomy.

Devansh took a more typical scientific route to follow his passion.  He acquired his doctorate in Physics and Astrophysics from West Virginia University.  He is an expert in the field of radio astronomy where he looks at Fast Radio Bursts. He was trained under the world’s leading Astrophysicist in Radio Astronomy and Devansh made a few breakthroughs during his Doctoral Studies leading to 16 publications during his career.

Roebling Park @ Spring Lake Parking Lot

500 Sewell Ave.
Hamilton, NJ 08610 United States

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