Full Supermoon
Here is a photo of the Supermoon at night this past Sunday, showing all the details of the extra-close views we were afforded. Quite a satellite!
Read MoreRent RTPI Space!
RTPI will be closed to the public Saturday, November 12 for a private event. We will be open regular hours once again on Sunday, November 13, from 1-5. Yes, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History offers space for meetings and events, and you can find all of the various room usage rates and our policies in this PDF file or below: Here are some interior and exterior photos of available spaces: We hope that you consider using RTPI! For more information, availability, and scheduling, please contact Amy Hudson at (716) 665-2473, ext. 227, or ahudson ‘AT’...
Read MoreMilky Way
It is tough to find the stars in very populated areas such as coastal Connecticut with light pollution drowning everything out, including the Milky Way. Still, you can find a hint of it in this recent photo on a moonless night. At this time of year it can be more beautiful to be outside at night than during some hot days – be sure you get outdoors whenever you can! Keep an eye out for bats, moths, amphibians, mammals…life is going 24 hours a day.
Read MoreStrawberry Moon Summer Solstice
Here is last night’s “Strawberry Moon” on the summer solstice – a spectacular sight to start the season!
Read MoreBlood Moon
We had to avoid some scattered clouds but overall this was a great success! A big thanks to the blood moon for providing such a terrific excuse for people to go outside tonight and enjoy a lovely evening outdoors.
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