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All Inwood Astronomy Project Events are Free and Open to the Public.

Made possible by the generous support of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

Tied in with the 100 Hours of Astronomy Cornerstone Project of the International Year of Astrononmy, New York City is making a great foray into science education and astronomy outreach. Thanks to the perserverance and vision of the New York City Parks, the stars will only be a subway ride away.

• To learn more about the International Year of Astronomy, Click Here
• To learn more about the 100 Hours of Astronomy Global Star Party, Click Here
• To learn more about the Light Pollution and its impact, Click Here
• To contact Jason Kendall, Click Here

Thanks

Jason would like to personally thank all of the following people and groups for their support and their work which made this event a reality.

The Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, specifically Rich Rosenberg, the President of the AAA, and the entire Board of Directors.

The New York City Parks department, specifically Commissioner Castro, Jennifer Hoppa and Linda Huntington for their vision, persistence and perserverance.

Jeremy Smerd and The New York Times.

Melissa Magee and New York FOX 5 News

Columbia University Astronomy Outreach program with Cameron Hummels and Robert Morehead.

Dr. Donald Lubowich, who gave me a great opportunity and helped set my feet on this path.

The NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program and Kay Ferrari

Holly Barton and the American Museum of Natural History and Dr. Neil deGrasse-Tyson for being a vanguard of New York City Astronomy.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer
New York State Assemblymember Herman D. Farrell, Jr.
New York State Assemblymember Adriano Espaillat
New York State Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal: (who introduced Light Pollution Abatement legislation!)
New York State Senator Eric T. Schneiderman
Congressman Charles B. Rangel
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and
Senator Charles Schumer

Also, I would like to thank The New York Public Library and Head Librarian Judy Rodriguez of the Inwood Branch for her belief and support in the IAP. Also fellow neighborhood astronomers Bruce Kamiat, Andre Stevens, Howard Fink and Elvin Garcia. Connie Vasquez, Dan Pinkus, The Piper's Kilt, Dr. Steven Tushman, Dr. Kevin Marvel. Dr. James Pierce, Dr. Jon Hakkila, Dr. Angela Speck, Dr. Jack Burns, Dr. Christi Whitworth, The entire group at the International Dark Sky Association, and the American Astronomical Society. Also, Leo Smith, Dougas Arion, Andrea Schweitzer, Connie Walker, Stephen Pompea, Doug Isbell, Kristina Harding, Susana Deusta, J. Holtham and the entire U.M.E. Gang, and all the Astronomy Singers, The Big Bangers: Matt Gordon, Eric Vetter and Clara Barton Green. Donna Smith, Nancy Bruning, Mike Robinson, Larry and Lindel Furtsch, David Teich, Yianni and Ali Stamas, Amy Fass, Sacha Tomic.

I would also like to thank my employer Cantor-Fitzgerald/BGC Partners for their support through the years, and in particular my managers Matt Wyant and Ankush Rai.

And most importantly, my lovely and talented wife Donna Stearns. Without her love, help and support, this would be impossible.

Come see what's up in the sky!

Jason Kendall
Director: Inwood Astronomy Project
NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador to New York City

The Inwood Astronomy Project is thankful for the support of the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program, the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, and the New York Public Library


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