Upcoming Astronomy Events
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.
You’ll also see online events offered here.
And if you’d like free copies of Sky & Telescope‘s Let’s Go Stargazing flyer or door prizes for your next star party, you can fill out this form.
Week of Events
International Astronomy & Space Science Olympiad ( IASSO) 2021-22
International Astronomy & Space Science Olympiad (IASSO 2021-22) is planned by the emerging educational organisation Astronomy World: Education & Research Organization. Astronomy & Space Science Olympiad is all About the natural science discipline that studies space and celestial bodies such as stars, planets, meteors and galaxies. It also refers to the study of the matter […]
2021 Maine Astronomy Retreat - Medomak Retreat Center, Washington, Maine
The Maine Astronomy Retreat is a star party like no other! - No need to bring a tent, sleeping bag, or eat so-so food. Medomak has comfortable, private cabins with real beds, hot showers, electricity, and amazing, chef-prepared food. Limited to 40 observers and it’s all included in your tuition. - Power ready observing field […]
Public Stargazes at the Pensacola Beach Pavilion
On the weekends of the first quarter moon, members of the Escambia Amateur Astronomers set up telescopes at the Pensacola Beach Pavilion (just south of the famed Beach Ball Water Tower) to view the Sun in afternoon, then Moon and planets in evening sky. We set up a variety of telescopes in all sizes and […]
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: A FREE, Virtual Lecture
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: A FREE, Virtual Lecture
Did you know that NASA has already started building another flagship-class observatory, next in queue to go up after the James Webb Space Telescope? Neil Zimmerman is privileged to work […]
Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory
Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory
Experience incredible starry skies from the Twice Brewed Observatory at the Twice Brewed Inn! Located in the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, the venue benefits from minimal light pollution, meaning […]
Mindful Stargazing
Mindful Stargazing
Join astrophysicist and Zen teacher Mark Westmoquette for an introduction to Mindful Stargazing. Let Mark take you on a journey to connect your inner and outer Universe and uncover the […]
Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory
Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory
Experience incredible starry skies from the Twice Brewed Observatory at the Twice Brewed Inn! Located in the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, the venue benefits from minimal light pollution, meaning that, on Moonless nights especially, you’ll have a clear view of the Milky Way arching across the sky and see many more stars than can […]
Perseids Meteor Shower | August 11
Perseids Meteor Shower | August 11
Every year in early August, the Earth passes through the debris left by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, which creates the Perseid meteor shower. Join Lowell Observatory at 9pm AZ/PT on Wednesday, August 11, 2020, for a live stream of the Perseid meteor shower, hosted by research assistant Megan Gialluca. We’ll use the All-Sky Camera at the Lowell […]
Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory
Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory
Experience incredible starry skies from the Twice Brewed Observatory at the Twice Brewed Inn! Located in the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, the venue benefits from minimal light pollution, meaning […]
Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory
Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory
Experience incredible starry skies from the Twice Brewed Observatory at the Twice Brewed Inn! Located in the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, the venue benefits from minimal light pollution, meaning […]
Gardner Camp Star Party – Southern Zodiac
Gardner Camp Star Party – Southern Zodiac
Spooky Friday the 13th! Our Basic Star Party is perfect for introducing the night sky to youth and adults. Gardner Camp has the best viewing sky in the entire region. […]
AAVSO Webinar, with Dr. Elmé Breedt: "The Gaia Science Alerts Transient Survey"
AAVSO Webinar, with Dr. Elmé Breedt: "The Gaia Science Alerts Transient Survey"
Dr. Breedt (University of Cambridge) is working on the Gaia Science Alerts project. Now in its eighth year in orbit, the European Space Agency's Gaia satellite has already had a […]
Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory
Stargazing in Northumberland at Twice Brewed Observatory
Experience incredible starry skies from the Twice Brewed Observatory at the Twice Brewed Inn! Located in the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, the venue benefits from minimal light pollution, meaning […]