The Catskills by Moonlight

Posted 8/21/12

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — A topographic map of the moon over 10 feet tall will be on display at Morgan Outdoors starting September 6, kicking off a month focused on the moon titled “The Catskills By …

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The Catskills by Moonlight

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LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — A topographic map of the moon over 10 feet tall will be on display at Morgan Outdoors starting September 6, kicking off a month focused on the moon titled “The Catskills By Moonlight” with Jim McKeegan and Russ Johansen.

In addition to the map, compiled in 1963 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Army Map Service, two free indoor/outdoor programs will offer a new appreciation for our nearest celestial neighbor, the subject of prose, poetry, art, music, inventions and exploration.

Saturday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m., Morgan Outdoors presents Oscar-nominated film “For All Mankind,” a documentary about the Apollo missions where the only voices heard in the film are those of the astronauts and mission control. Brian Eno’s soundtrack underscores the wonder and beauty of the astronauts’ experiences. Immediately following is a lunar viewing at which Jim McKeegan will guide everyone across the lunar landscape by telescope.

On Friday, October 3 at 7 p.m., Russ Johansen presents an hour-long program highlighting the lunar and interplanetary missions since Apollo and the new tools that will redefine astronomy. The program is followed by outdoor lunar viewing with Russ and Jim McKeegan, including techniques for viewing the total lunar eclipse on October 8.

Also on display will be photographs of the moon taken by amateur photographers. The public is invited to submit photographs of the moon for the “Moon Momentos” collection soon to be on view with the Topographic Lunar Map. Each unframed photograph will be accompanied by a caption written by the photographer. Contact Lisa for submission details at 845/439-5507.

To reserve your seat, call 845/439-5507, as seating is limited. Morgan Outdoors is located at 46 Main St. For more information visit www.morgan-outdoors.com.

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