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Family Astronomy and Owl Prowl Evening

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Perseid Meteor Shower & Presentation Wednesday, August 13·8:00 – 9:30pm CEED, 287 S Country Rd, Brookhaven, NY 11719, USA notes Program Description: Join us for one of the most magical nights of the year under the open sky! CEED is teaming up with the experts from Vanderbilt Planetarium to bring you an unforgettable viewing of the Perseids Meteor Shower, one of nature’s most dazzling celestial shows. Bring your blanket, lawn chair, and sense of wonder as we gather at the nature center to watch the sky come alive with shooting stars. Vanderbilt Planetarium educators will be on hand with telescopes, star maps, and fun facts to help you spot constellations, planets, and of course—those brilliant streaks of light from the Perseids. Why the Perseids? This annual meteor shower is famous for its bright, fast meteors and high activity. With dark skies and good company, it’s the perfect excuse to slow down, look up, and connect with the cosmos. What to Expect: ✨ Expert guidance from Vanderbilt Planetarium 🪑 BYO blanket or chair 🔥 Optional: flashlight, bug spray, snacks 🌿 Surrounded by CEED’s peaceful natural setting 🌌 A chance to reconnect with the night sky All ages welcome. Space is limited—registration required! Let’s share the stars together.

Did you know that generally clearer skies make the cooler months the best times to view the night sky?  Join CEED on December 10th for a Family Owl Prowl Astronomy Night to see our view of the Universe from Earth.  We are fortunate to have our friends and experts from Vanderbilt Planetarium travel down to the South Shore for these amazing opportunities.

The fall is the perfect month to view Saturn and Jupiter, two of our large unique gaseous planets.  We might also have the opportunity to observe the Pleiades star cluster and some of the Leoinids meteor shower, along with several constellations.

We have double packed the night by adding our popular Owl Prowl led by our own Eric Powers.  He is the best of the best with owl calls and last prowl was able to call an Eastern Screech Owl.  We also have a family of Great Horned owls on the CEED property.  If the native wild owls choose to hide, that is okay, because Aria, a Eurasian Eagle owl and Jim MacDougal will be joining us as well.

Register for the December 10th Owl Prowl and Astronomy Night for Families
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Join us for one of our most loved family nights — a magical evening all about owls! We’ll begin with a fun and fascinating presentation led by local wildlife rehabilitator Jim MacDougal, who will introduce you to two of his incredible feathered companions: a Eurasian...

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