Join the Amateur Astronomers Association at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free stargazing sessions.
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free stargazing sessions. All events start 30 minutes after sunset. To calculate sunset, click here. Events are canceled in the event of rain or if the sky is overcast. To learn more about AAA visit their website.
The observing location at Floyd Bennett Field is next to the Community Garden. It is within walking distance of the Q35 bus, and there is ample parking for cars. This location is easy for people to find in the dark, as it is next to the Community Garden. See the map below for the specific location.
Floyd Bennett Field, Revealed! is a series of free events brought to you by Gateway National Recreation Area and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy as part of an initiative to activate the park as a premier destination for recreation and enjoyment of nature.