As a service to our community, Sky & Telescope lists astronomy-related events, including star parties, observatory public nights, astronomy talks, and more. Star parties offer dark skies and astronomical fellowship and often cater to families and feature special activities for kids. Public nights give the general public a chance to view the sky through large telescopes, and public talks are a great place to learn the fundamentals of the science and the craft.
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An Event 93 Years in the Making! Celebrate the anniversary of Pluto's discovery on February 18-20, 2023. Show your love at the Home of Pluto in snowy Flagstaff, Arizona, where it was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh 93 years ago on February 18, 1930. This festival will take place at Lowell Observatory with special events throughout […]
Explore Flagstaff’s finest pubs, bars, and brewhouses — in the shape of the Pluto symbol! After receiving a map of all participating destinations, you’ll be turned loose to enjoy historic downtown alongside fellow Pluto-lovers! Along the way, you’ll find educators giving laser-guided stargazing and science talks, trivia, and more. Maps will be available soon and […]
The festival kicks off at Mother Road Brewing Company, a local Flagstaff favorite! Mother Road will unveil its limited-edition beer, brewing exclusively for this year's festival! Stick around learn about Clyde Tombaugh's handmade telescope, a precious historical artifact that will soon be on display in Lowell Observatory's Rotunda Museum. Mother Road: Special Lowell Observatory Beer […]
Join local astronomer Liam Reid at the wonderfully dark village location of Stonehaugh and experience the fantastic dark skies above Kielder Forest in the heart of the Northumberland Dark Sky Park for this public stargazing event. The event includes a talk or presentation on various astronomical topics and observing through telescopes should the weather permit.
NINA (Night-time Imaging N Astronomy) is a Free Open Source Software (FOSS) designed to make imaging the night sky easier. The app allows users to automate most of the tasks needed to capture deep sky images. Well supported and feature rich, NINA is great for those new to the field of astrophotography or veterans who […]
The Twice Brewed Inn is situated within the Southern boundary of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park and, as such, is a fantastic place to go stargazing! Grab a hearty […]
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