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MOON: 90% Waxing GibbousAs 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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Herschel Museum celebrates the life and achievements of pioneering astronomer with new exhibition To commemorate the bicentenary of the death of Bath-based astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), Bath Preservation Trust is hosting a major exhibition to highlight the hugely-important achievements and contributions he made to our understanding of space. The exhibition – at the Herschel Museum […]
Location: Susquehannock State Park, Lancaster County, PA, since 2019 Easily accessible from major highways Surrounded by Amish farms, observing sites surrounded by tall pines, few light domes visible, superb camp sites (no mud, ever!), flush toilets, pavilion, dumpster, some water and electric near pavilion, playground, a shower available. Some of the best viewing in the […]
This year’s IDSSP will be held on September 22-25, 2022, at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek Fish and Wildlife area, 28 miles northwest of Springfield, IL. This will be our Star Party’s 20th year. We usually have about 100 amateur astronomers from Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, and Indiana. Contact Bernd Estabrook at [email protected] for more information.
The 2022 twentieth GLSG star party will be held Thursday, September 22 through Sunday, September 25, 2022. Registration will open in late spring. This year we all celebrate our twentieth anniversary! Twenty years of planets, galaxies, mud, prizes, fun, and dark skies! We've enjoyed every moment with you and can't wait for the next one. […]
The 2022 Twentieth annual GLSG Star Party is scheduled to be held Thursday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 25th, 2022. Join us for dark skies in Gladwin, Michigan, to observe and celebrate this milestone. The Great Lakes Star Gaze, Michigan star party is open to anyone. Come chat with other star lovers and astronomers while […]
The New Mexico Museum of Space History Astronomy league is proud to announce the return of the Great Southwest Star Party. This year’s event will run from Friday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 25th. The primary venue will be on the grounds of the Sunspot Solar Observatory in New Mexico. This location, nestled at an […]
The Alberta Star Party is open to everyone - not just RASC members. We invite you and your family to attend. The Annual Alberta Star Party is hosted by the Calgary Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and we feel that you will be impressed by the dark and transparent skies. As always, participants are encouraged to […]
The Heart of America Star Party is the Astronomical Society of Kansas City’s largest annual event, hosted at our 40-acre Dark Sky Site (DSS), 75 miles South of Kansas City. Join us for: 6.3 limiting magnitude (based on SQM-L averages) Plenty of room for tents, trailers & RVs Power hookups available New shower/toilet facilities & […]
Join us for 8 days of Bortle-1 skies, perfect for the best in observing, imaging and just enjoying the magnificence of our Cosmos. Imaging Seminars, guest speakers, swap meets, vendors, good food and the friendliest star party you can attend. Starts on Sept. 23, 2022 and lasts till Oct. 1st, 2022. Reservation required and web […]
Registration is required. Go to: https://AstroTalk.eventbrite.com How do we learn about the properties of planets and stars, their composition, temperature, distance, velocity and luminosity? Such revelations occur thanks to “spectroscopy,” the measurement of electromagnetic radiation from visible light, radio waves, and x-rays. Whether the equipment is at a distance or placed on or near a […]
Michigan's largest public star party is celebrating its 25th year! Over 70,000 have enjoyed views through large telescopes, listened to expert talks on astronomy, and saw cool science experiments. There's something for everyone. Astronomy at the Beach is volunteer-led by amateur clubs throughout southeast Michigan. Last year, the event was totally virtual, with dozens of […]
Since 1976, the Escambia Amateur Astronomers have hosted beach gazes for the public every summer. Our gazes will be at Pensacola Beach Pavilion on the weekends closest to the firsth quarter moon. There is no fee, and free parking in the lot by the famed Pensacola Beach Beach Ball water tower. Bring your smartphone to […]
The New England Fall Astronomy Festival is a free event, open to the public, and is for anyone who has an interest in astronomy. Local amateurs, like the members of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, share their passion and enthusiasm about astronomy with the public. Families in particular are encouraged to attend NEFAF because astronomy […]
This year Skyscrapers returns to informal talks on the eve of AstroAssembly, Friday, September 30. No registration is required for this event. This event will not be streamed on Zoom. We will have two short talks followed by observing with the telescopes at Seagrave Memorial Observatory. Speakers Joe Rao, Meteorologist on "MARS AND THE MOON: […]
Will Joyce - The Outer Planets. Bredhurst Village Hall. Hurstwood Road. Gillingham ME7 3 JZ In this presentation Will summarises our current understanding of the outer planets in our Solar System and their most interesting natural satellites
AstroAssembly is the annual convention and fundraising event for Skyscrapers, Inc., owners and operators of Seagrave Memorial Observatory, located in North Scituate, RI. This 70-year tradition brings together amateur astronomers from all over the New England area. This year's theme will be the Sun and the Moon. Mark your calendar. Details are available on our […]
Seminario web de AAVSO Con la Dra. Montserrat Armas Padilla Las estrellas nacen, crecen, se reproducen y mueren. Sin embargo, los cadáveres que dejan tras de sí las estrellas masivas al morir, agujeros negros o estrellas de neutrones, mantienen una actividad de lo más intensa e interesante. En particular, aquellos que cohabitan con una estrella […]
With little light pollution and optimal conditions for dark sky viewing. Jasper was designated as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Jasper’s Dark Sky invites astronomers at every level to gaze upon the wonder of one of the world’s largest dark sky preserves. The festival is held in the town-site […]
For the summer season, the Escambia Amateur Astronomers will host both Friday and Saturday night gazes at Big Lagoon State Park; these will be on the weekend of the third quarter moon for deep sky observing. Bring your scopes, binocs, cameras, smartphones for observing and imaging in this nice deep sky site, on the north […]
MKAS Tribute to Peter Parish and Chris Sherwood. Bredhurst Village Hall At last. After numerous cancellations and delays. We pay tribute to two prominent members of our society who sadly passed away in 2020/2021.
The Westfield Highschool, Middle School, and Intermediate School Space and Astronomy Clubs will have a booth setup at Westfield MA's annual Pumpkin Fest Event to promote astronomy and astronomy clubs. They will have an H-Alpha solar telescope, open for public observing.
Registration is required for this free, virtual lecture. Go to: https://weisstalk.eventbrite.com/ Hamptons Observatory, and co-host Suffolk County Community College, are honored to present a free, virtual lecture by Dr. Rainer Weiss, a Professor Emeritus of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 2017, Dr. Weiss won the Nobel Prize in Physics (along with […]
The Lowell Discovery Telescope is an ideal tool for exploring dramatic cosmological events, such as the shredding of stars by black holes and the emission of gamma-ray bursts when neutron stars collide. Tonight, Dr. Brad Cenko, Research Astrophysicist of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and University of Maryland, along with graduate students Erica Hammerstein […]
Join Michigan-based astrophotographer Jason Guenzel as he recounts his journey into the expansive world of astrophotography. From a humble start with his suburban backyard telescope to world-class, award-winning images, he has the experience in equipment, techniques and processes to make this presentation interesting to beginners through experienced photographers. He will share his knowledge of several […]
The Atlanta Astronomy Club's 28th annual Star Party. A week of some of the best observing in north Georgia; with a line up of speakers, of both professional & amateur astronomers, on Friday & Saturday. The PSSG is a pre- regisitered event (a registration fee + a nightly camping charge) that runs for 7 nights […]
Named one of the 19 Great Star Parties by ASTRONOMY magazine in the September, 1998 edition, we have a lot to offer - A great setting at a great time of year, among a lot of other eager amateur astronomers anxious to do some serious observing. White Horse Christian Retreat Camp (315 Hurricane Creek Road, Sandy […]
PEER INTO SPACE WITH THE GIANT MAGELLAN TELESCOPE'S CHIEF OF SCIENCE Join the Earth and Planets Laboratory on Thursday, October 27, virtually or in person to learn about the Giant […]
Enjoy a fabulous stargazing evening with family and friends! Learn about the history of the telescopes at the Norman Lockyer Observatory, including a short talk (with a different topic each […]
An exciting evening of talks and displays about astronomy and space with some hands-on activities for the younger children. There will be plenty to occupy the adults too! Come along […]
AAVSO's 2022 Annual Meeting & Workshop will be held November 4–7 at The Omni Tucson National Resort in Arizona. The presentations on Nov. 5 & 6 will be broadcast online for who would like to attend remotely. AAVSO also welcomes a new executive director, Dr. Brian Kloppenborg--come meet Brian at the event! Interactive experiences for […]
In cooperation with the Florida State Park Service, the Escambia Amateur Astronomers will return to bi-weekly gazes under the dark skies of Big Lagoon State Park (right on the border […]
