At The Hamptons Observatory: November 2023

Hamptons Observatory, and co-host Suffolk County Community College, are pleased to present a free, virtual lecture by Dr. Kate Russo.

A total solar eclipse is a powerful event to witness. Some find the experience so profoundly moving that they repeatedly travel great distances to view them. Others have been inspired to express their experience in poetry, music and art. In this presentation, renown solar eclipse aficionado and author, Dr. Kate Russo, will delve deep into a simple yet surprisingly complex question: What is it like to experience a total solar eclipse? She will also share tips about how to prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Dr. Kate Russo is an author, psychologist, and eclipse chaser who has seen 13 total solar eclipses from six continents over two decades. Founder of Being in the Shadow (https://beingintheshadow.com/), Kate is a leading expert in the human experience of totality and a recognized authority on community eclipse planning. With her passionate and engaging presentations, media interviews, articles, books and more, she has convinced audiences worldwide to experience the awe and wonder of a total solar eclipse – by being in the shadow.

Hamptons Observatory extends its deepest thanks to Dr. Russo for generously taking the time to share her expertise, and to co-host Suffolk County Community College for its kind collaboration.

While this lecture is free, donations to support our programs are needed and deeply appreciated.

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DATE: Thursday, November 30, 2023

TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM

SPEAKER: Joe Rao, Meteorologist

CO-HOST: South Fork Natural History Museum

ADDRESS: Online via Zoom

ADMISSION: Free (but donations appreciated)

REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/JoeRaoTalk

FURTHER INFO: www.HamptonsObservatory.org  or  HamptonsObservatory@gmail.com

Hamptons Observatory and the South Fork Natural History Museum are honored to present a free, virtual lecture by renown meteorologist, Joe Rao.

For ages man has attempted to make sense of the changing aspects of the Sun, Moon and their possible influence on our ever-changing weather. Can a lack of sunspots ultimately lead to a trend toward colder temperatures? Can the changing phases of the Moon and its distance from Earth lead to stormy periods? Or do the movements of the planets have any control over our climate and weather? Can we really put any credence in the forecasts that are issued annually by such publications as the Old Farmer’s Almanac or by other so-called long-range weather experts? The answers may surprise you!

Joe Rao was the Chief Meteorologist and Science Editor at News 12 Westchester for 21 years. He was nominated for 8 Emmy Awards and, in 2015, the Associated Press voted him First among weathercasters in New York State. Since 1986, Joe has served as an associate and guest lecturer at the Hayden Planetarium. He is Contributing Editor for Sky and Telescope magazine, and writes a syndicated weekly column for the online news service, Space.com. Joe also pens a monthly astronomy column for National History magazine and provides astronomical data for The Farmer’s Almanac.

Hamptons Observatory extends its appreciation to Joe Rao for generously taking the time to share his expertise and to the South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo.org) for its kind collaboration on this program.

While this lecture is free, donations to support our programs are needed and deeply appreciated.