Join us for Astronomy on Tap, an evening of cosmic exploration, on Friday, April 11th. Astro On Tap New York will co-host this exciting event.

Here's what awaits you:
• Test your space knowledge in a fun trivia game with prizes after the talks.
• Gaze through high-powered telescopes provided by the Amateur Observers Society and witness rare celestial sights (weather permitting)!

Itinerary:

• 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Explore the museum galleries and Telescopes Outside (weather permitting)
• 8:00 pm - Talks and Games in the Catholic Health Theater Planetarium
• 9:15 pm - Short Break
• 9:30 pm - Prize giveaway and live Planetarium Show
• 10:15 pm - You don’t have to go home but can’t stay here

Open to the General Public, 21 & over
General Admission: $25 (includes two beers)
Museum Members: $20 (includes two beers)
Designated Driver: $15 (no drink tickets)

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Attend both our "Astronomy on Tap" and Music and Astronomy Event and save $5. Select "Combo Ticket" at checkout.

Proceeds benefit the museum's Preservation and Education Programs.

Meet our Guest Speakers

Bridget Ierace (she/her) – American Museum of Natural History
Talk: Shining a Light on Stars
Bridget is a high school science teacher in Brooklyn who studied astrophysics at the College of Charleston and CUNY. At AMNH, she researched quasars and collected telescope data in Arizona. She’s passionate about helping people understand what stars are and why we study them up close.

Russell Taragan (he/him) – AMNH & National Association of Rocketry
Talk: Touching Our Nearest Star
Russell manages a 250+ person team of museum explainers at AMNH and is a level-2 certified amateur rocketeer. He’ll explore the Parker Solar Probe’s mission to the Sun and what we’re learning from it.

Brian Levine (he/him) – AoTNYC & STEMteachersNYC
Talk: Feeling Hot Hot Hot!
Brian is a veteran astronomy educator and producer of Astronomy on Tap NYC. He’s worked in classrooms, planetariums, and bars sharing stories of stars, solar systems, and science. His show will journey through the vastness of space with a live planetarium presentation.

About Astronomy on Tap NYC
Astronomy on Tap offers a fun and informative way to explore the universe. Join us for engaging talks led by professional scientists and educators, participate in games and trivia, and enjoy a bit of learning while socializing over a beverage.

Amateur Astronomers Association of NY
The Amateur Astronomers Association of New York is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1927 to promote the study of astronomy, emphasizing its cultural and inspirational value.