Dyken Pond Map

[Kevin]

Here's the map for Dyken Pond. I know a lot of us in the Albany area frequent here...

[Edelweiss]

I have been to Dyken Pond with groups of students when I was teaching, but have never hiked any of the trails. Looks like I'll have to add this area to my list of nearby walks. Thanks for the map, Kevin!

[jimbowilly1960]

October 8 - Draconids Meteor Shower

The Draconids is a minor meteor shower producing only about 10 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust grains left behind by comet 21P Giacobini-Zinner, which was first discovered in 1900. The Draconids is an unusual shower in that the best viewing is in the early evening instead of early morning like most other showers. The shower runs annually from October 6-10 and peaks this year on the the night of the 8th. The second quarter moon will block out all but the brightest meteors this year. If you are patient, you may be able to spot a few good ones. Best viewing will be in the early evening from a dark location far away from city lights. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Draco, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

Dyken Pond presents a great opportunity to view the night sky away from city lights.

Jim Wilson
Dyken Pond Member

[jimbowilly1960]

Here's the map for Dyken Pond. I know a lot of us in the Albany area frequent here...

Here is the link to the updated trails map of Dyken Pond.

http://www.friendsofdykenpond.org/dykenpond/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dykentrails_2013.pdf