EST. 1869 © 2026 Mohonk Mountain House
New Paltz, New york
July 13, July 14, August 3, & August 4, 2026
Explore outer space at our historic resort in the Hudson Valley as we view the summer constellations and the night sky with the expertise of SUNY New Paltz astronomy professor and planetarium director Raj Pandya.
Your stay at Mohonk Mountain House includes access to countless activities and experiences for guest of all ages, including our indoor pool, tennis courts, show gardens, and an award-winning spa. Discover all that Mohonk has to offer during your mountaintop getaway.
Themed Mohonk Signature Events, featuring live music and engaging performances, changing daily
Join SUNY New Paltz astronomy professor and planetarium director Raj Pandya for a tour of the summer constellations and the night sky. The dark skies undisturbed by light pollution at Mohonk make it one of the most ideal stargazing locations in the Hudson Valley.
*Please note: A lecture or activity will be hosted in the event of inclement weather. Towels will be supplied for viewing. Proper footwear is required.
If the stars don’t align for clear skies, we’ll head indoors for The Latest in Space and Astronomy Jeopardy, where Raj Pandya brings the sky and stars to life!
Astronomy Jeopardy categories will span the galaxies and uncover facts you never knew, including the planets, constellations, stars, and more! Bring the whole family and discover more than meets the eye, filling the night sky.
Dining, Spa, and Sports Passes grant you access to Mohonk Mountain House property & daily entertainment.
Raj Pandya earned his BS in applied Physics from RPI in 2006 and MS in Astronomy from SDSU in 2008. His thesis was on extrasolar planets under extremely strong gravitational fields and is titled “On the Non-Axisymmetric Nature of Hot Jupiter Exoplanets.” Raj has taught introductory astronomy and physics as an adjunct in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, CA, Westchester County, NY, Staten Island, and the Bronx. He became the Director of the John R. Kirk Planetarium and a full time lecturer in the department of Physics and Astronomy at SUNY New Paltz in fall 2011. He now teaches introductory and upper level courses in astronomy, and physics I labs. As Planetarium Director he develops, organizes, promotes, and presents live planetarium shows for the campus community and the regional public. He is also the faculty advisor of the student astronomy club at New Paltz, the “Cosmic Club”. Raj is originally from Westchester, New York and currently lives in New Paltz.
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