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Upcoming Astronomy Events
As a service to our community, Sky & Telescope lists astronomy-related events, including star parties, observatory public nights, astronomy talks, and more. Star parties offer dark skies and astronomical fellowship and often cater to families and feature special activities for kids. Public nights give the general public a chance to view the sky through large telescopes, and public talks are a great place to learn the fundamentals of the science and the craft.
You’ll also see online events offered here.
And if you’d like free copies of Sky & Telescope’s Let’s Go Stargazing flyer or door prizes for your next star party, you can fill out this form.
The Detection of a Potential Biosignature on Mars (A Free, Virtual Lecture)
May 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Free
On May 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM, ET, Hamptons Observatory and co-host Suffolk County Community College will present a free, virtual lecture by Stony Brook University geoscientist, Dr. Joel Hurowitz, who is acting principal investigator of the Perseverance team. The rover recently discovered the most compelling evidence yet of potential ancient life on Mars. Dr. Hurowitz will discuss the mission, its findings and their implications regarding the potential for habitability of Mars. Details and registration information may be found on https://HamptonsObservatory.org
