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.
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Week of Events
International Dark Sky Week
It may seem harmless, but light pollution has far-reaching consequences that are harmful to all living things. Effective outdoor lighting reduces light pollution, leading to a better quality of life for all. The dark sky movement is working to bring better lighting to communities around the world so that all life can thrive. Join us […]
Texas Star Party
The 42nd Annual Texas Star Party will be hosted on the magnificent Prude Ranch, a 3500 acre mile-high ranch located six miles northwest of Fort Davis on Highway 118… 12 miles on the same road from McDonald Observatory… Darkest Skies! All over America, the search for dark skies is becoming a subject of great interest and concern […]
The Galileo Project: In Search for Technological Interstellar Objects (A Free, Virtual Lecture)
The Galileo Project: In Search for Technological Interstellar Objects (A Free, Virtual Lecture)
Registration for this free, virtual event is required: www.bit.ly/LoebTalk Hamptons Observatory, is honored to present a very special, free, virtual lecture by the best-selling author and Director of Harvard’s Galileo Project, Dr. Avi Loeb, with an introduction by the highly acclaimed, award-winning science author, Dava Sobel. The books of both authors will be available for […]
Free Online Talk on Cosmology and the Origin of Life in the Universe
Free Online Talk on Cosmology and the Origin of Life in the Universe
On Wednesday, Apr. 27th, 2022 at 7 pm (PST), Dr. Charles Lineweaver (Australian National University) will give a free, illustrated, non-technical lecture entitled: “Cosmobiology: Recent Progress in Cosmology, Exoplanets, and the Prerequisites for Life in the Universe" On line at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/SVAstronomyLectures The talk is part of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series (through Foothill […]
Hot Jupiters, Super Puffs, and Lava Planets, Oh My!
Hot Jupiters, Super Puffs, and Lava Planets, Oh My!
The successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) heralds a new age in the exploration of our Universe, and in particular the study of exoplanets. JWST's large aperture and wide and continuous wavelength coverage will allow for the detection and characterization of a host of atmospheric phenomena on exoplanets through observations of exoplanet […]
Norman Lockyer Observatory open evening
Norman Lockyer Observatory open evening
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 evening), planetarium presentation of what is visible in the night skies, a tour of the technology centre and observing using the observatory telescopes, weather permitting. […]
April 30, 2022 ALP GAM 2022 Astronomy Expert Speaker Series – Zolt Levay
April 30, 2022 ALP GAM 2022 Astronomy Expert Speaker Series – Zolt Levay
Our next esteemed speaker will be Zolt Levay who will give his talk on the topic “Visualizing Hubble’s Colorful Universe” on Saturday, April 30, 2022, 20:30 Philippine Standard Time (12:30 UTC). Registration is free. Click this link to register now – https://bit.ly/37q6FjP
Mid-Kent Astronomical Society. Annual General Meeting
Mid-Kent Astronomical Society. Annual General Meeting
The AGM is open to all MKAS Members and Visitors, however only Members are entitled to vote.