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
Airdrie Observatory Open Evening
Enjoy a warm welcome by astronomers from the Airdrie Astronomical Association to this one of their regular November through to January Tuesday night public open evenings of the Airdrie Observatory. These events are ideal for beginners and anyone interested in astronomy — the friendly and experienced volunteers proudly carry on a long tradition of public […]
Adventures in Astronomy: Approaching Infinity
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM-9:00 PM, Eastern Time, over Zoom January 14, 2025 thru May 6, 2025 Dr. George Roush will explore 1. Geo-centrism & the Copernican Revolution 2. Our sun & its planets 3. The birth, evolution & death of stars 4. Telescopes 5. Our Milky Way Galaxy 6. Other galaxies & their evolution 7. Dark […]
The Science of Science Fiction (A Free, Hybrid Lecture)
On April 29th at 7:00 PM, Dr. Frederick Walter, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy at Stony Brook University, will discuss “The Science of Science Fiction.” We have all been enthralled by the imaginings of Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Gene Roddenbury, Jules Verne and so many others who have foreshadowed future science. In this […]
The Past, Present and Future of the Royal Observatory Edinburgh
The Past, Present and Future of the ROE. Our speaker John Davies will describe the origins of astronomy in Edinburgh and how the first observatory became 'Royal' before the move to the present site on Blackford Hill. There, since the 1890s,, the ROE has evolved from a small government funded observatory to a major site […]
