Visiting hours for the Riverhead and Yaphank facilities are Tuesday thru Saturday beginning at 2:30 p.m. Reservations for these sessions may be made in advance by calling 631-852-1893 or 631-852-1894, MondayâFriday 8 am to 11am or 12 pm to 4 pm.
Mizar (mountain) Mizar, also spelled Misar (Hebrew: ××¦×¢×¨), is a small mountain or hill near the more spectacular Mount Hermon. It is mentioned in Psalm 42, along with the peaks of Hermon, as being in the Land of the River Jordan, presumably meaning near its source.
Mizar and its fainter companion star Alcor are located in the handle of the Big Dipper. They are one of the skyâs easiest-to-spot double stars. On April evenings, the Big Dipper is in the northeast.The famous star Mizar is second to the end of the Dipper's handle.Look closely, and you'll see Alcor right next to Mizar.izar and its fainter companion star Alcor are one of the most famous double stars in the sky. Youâll spot Mizar first, as the middle star of the Big Dipperâs handle. Look closely, and youâll see Alcor right next to Mizar.