Montauk Point State Park

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March 26, 2017

Montauk Point State Park is a quaint New York state park located at the eastern tip of Long Island, about 123 miles (198 km) northeast of New York City. A lighthouse sits at its edge. The park is considered to be one of the best spots for stargazing in New York, as the furthest point from any city lights. Please note that while camping is not permitted here, the park is open to visitors 24 hours of the day with camping allowed very close-by within Montauk County Park.

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Deborah Byrd (asteroid 3505 Byrd) helps edit EarthSky.org and is a frequent host of EarthSky videos. Deborah created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named in her honor in 1990, a Public Service Award from the National Science Board in 2003, and the Education Prize from the American Astronomical Society in 2020. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.