Even though Wagner Farm Arboretum is relatively close to NYC and other sources of light pollution, our many amateur and professional sky watchers tell us it’s an excellent public venue for viewing and astrophotography. What makes it so special - our almost 360 degree field of view. Come out one night to view the big sky and appreciate the beauty of open space.

View of the Northern Lights - Saturday May 11th 2:30 am - 5:30 am. Click to enlarge and see details like the Big Dipper - part of Ursa Major - above the tree line in the first photo below.

Bill Funcheon photo: Big dipper above tree

Steve Levitt photo: Northern Lights at WFA

Glenn Orzepowski photo: Northern Lights at WFA

B. Funcheon: 12P/Pons-Brooks at WFA 3/12/24

The moon rising before the program begins.

Attendees waiting for the program to begin.

Bill Funcheon addressing the attendees.

A sampling of telescopes at the event.