Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Friday December 20,
Cloud or Rain Date December 21

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 4:43 PM
Civil Dusk-5:14 / Nautical Dusk- 5:48 / Astronomical Dusk- 6:20
Nightfall 6:20 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society, or those interested in membership) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

All Weather Event -7:15 PM-
All interested are invited to attend
50 Years of Space Art History

-9:45 PM- Last call for Telescope Observation

• 7:15 PM -Observatories and telescopes open for observation (weather permitting)

• 7:30 PM -Welcome

• 7:30 PM -Main Lobby Artist Demonstration ~ Piggy Hill Studios

• 7:30 PM -Break Out Room ~ Black Light Space Art Exposition ~ Columbus Recreation Center

• 7:30 PM ~ Stepp’in to the Stars ~ All Age Interactive

• 7:30 PM ~ Orbing ~ Environmental Soundscapes

• 7:40 PM -Indoor Presentation 50 Years of Space Art History, David Walker

• 8:40 PM - Indoor or Outdoor, Weather Dependent, Celestial Highlights Night sky laser light tour if clear (bring your binoculars), indoor sky orientation if cloudy.

• 9:45 PM - Last call for Telescope Observation

• 10:00 PM -Event Ends
  

Volunteers are always needed to assist with observation and educational interactions.  Members are always welcome to set up their telescopes and assist the attending public with the view.

This event will be Live- In Person at 7:00 PM.

Columbus Recreation Center
12th and Wharton Street

Tonight’s Topic:

Space Art History

Art and Science are linked in more ways that one would think.
Photo Credit: Georgia O’Keeffe, Starlight Night, 1963

Live Event, In person at Ryan Observatory

-or-

Zoom Simulcast
Stellar Survey

Portal Opens 7:15 PM
Event Starts 7:30 PM
Members will be e-mailed Zoom invite and codes.

RAS members are weclome to come out with your gear, binoculars or just your interest.  We will meet live at the Ryan Observatory and will Simulcast our monthly event from Dome 1. 

Photo by Seth Dochter
https://www.lancastercountymag.com/stargazing/

All Weather Event -7:15 PM-
All interested are invited to attend
Veterans Day ~ Space Force

-9:45 PM- Last call for Telescope Observation

• 7:15 PM -Observatories and telescopes open for observation (weather permitting)

• 7:30 PM -Welcome

• 7:40 PM -Special Guest Presenter

• 8:45 PM - Rocket Science

• 9:00 PM - Celestial Highlights

• 10:00 PM - Event Ends
  

Volunteers are always needed to assist with observation and educational interactions.  Members are always welcome to set up their telescopes and assist the attending public with the view.

SUPER MOON BLAST
Orionid Meteor Shower

Columbus Square Park Recreation Center
12th and Wharton Streets
Passyunk, Philadelphia PA

Rain or Shine!
RAS Monthly Event, All Welcome

The Moon will be near its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual.  The supermoon effect will make the moon appear full for 3 nights.  The true full moon happens the night before but will appear identical in size on October 18. 

Join us as for a Super MOON Blast. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Outside: We we provide telescope views of the Supermoon.  Saturn is also on display and can be observed from the Recreation center baseball fields. The Orionid Meteor shower starts as early as October 2 and continues as late as November 7. Its peak night is October 22. If you have some astronomy gear (binoculars or telescopes) bring them along and join us.

Inside: Steppin’ and Dancin’ to the Moon. We will display the Rittenhouse “Stepping to the Stars” project and will also conduct a Super Moon Dance Party.

Additionally Inside if Rain or Cloudy (7:30 PM): Moon Demonstrations. Rotation, Revolution, Phases, Eclipses. All moon mini-topics

All Weather Event -7:15 PM-
All interested are invited to attend
Gustav Holst: The Planets

-9:45 PM- Last call for Telescope Observation

• 7:15 PM -Observatories and telescopes open for observation (weather permitting)

• 7:30 PM -Welcome

• 7:40 PM -Gustav Holst: The Planets, The Science, The Mythology

• 8:40 PM - Gustav Holst: The Music

• 9:15 PM -Celestial Highlights/ Laser Blast Sky Tour Please bring your binoculars so you can enhance your view!

• 9:45 PM - Last call for Telescope Observation

• 10:00 PM -Event Ends
  

Volunteers are always needed to assist with observation and educational interactions.  Members are always welcome to set up their telescopes and assist the attending public with the view.

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 6:40 PM
Civil Dusk-7:07 / Nautical Dusk- 7:38 / Astronomical Dusk- 8:09
Nightfall 8:09 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society, or those interested in membership) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 6:56 PM
Civil Dusk-7:25 / Nautical Dusk- 7:59 / Astronomical Dusk- 8:33
Nightfall 8:48 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society, or those interested in membership) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 7:09 PM
Civil Dusk-7:38 / Nautical Dusk- 8:13 / Astronomical Dusk- 8:48
Nightfall 8:48 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

All Weather Event -7:15 PM-
All interested are invited to attend
International Observe the Moon Night

-9:45 PM- Last call for Telescope Observation

• 7:15 PM -Observatories and telescopes open for observation (weather permitting)

• 7:30 PM -Welcome / Globe at Night

• 7:40 PM -Phases of the Moon Demonstration

• 7:50 PM -Lunar Geography

• 8:00 PM -Lunar Rotation Demonstration

• 8:10 PM -Solar and Lunar Eclipse Demonstration

• 8:45 PM -Twilight- Three Flavors

• 9:00 PM -Celestial Highlights/ Laser Blast Sky Tour Please bring your binoculars so you can enhance your view!

• 9:45 PM - Last call for Telescope Observation

• 10:00 PM -Event Ends
  

Volunteers are always needed to assist with observation and educational interactions.  Members are always welcome to set up their telescopes and assist the attending public with the view.

Rittenhouse Astronomical Society is gathering for its monthly event
LIVE at Mallon Planetarium
Arcola Intermediate School, Eagleville,
Bring your Binoculars for Bino-Blast
LASER guided star tour following indoor Presentation

This will only be conducted live (no streaming) and is another chance for members to gather. This event is open to members and those interest in membership.

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 7:37 PM
Civil Dusk-8:04 / Nautical Dusk-8:37 / Astronomical Dusk- 9:12
Nightfall 9:12 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 7:40 PM
Civil Dusk-8:08 / Nautical Dusk-8:41 / Astronomical Dusk- 9:15
Nightfall 9:15 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

Ticketed Reserved Event Only

Nighthawking ~ To work or Play after Dark.  Join us for a 2 mile hike at night through some of the thickest wooded areas of Muddy Run Park.  Rittenhouse Astronomers will conduct two star orientations (South and North) along with wildlife spotting and a few dark adaptation demonstrations during our evening walk. Bring your binoculars.

Base camp (where we meet and return) is the Ryan Observatory Amphitheater. [Tickets here.]

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 8:01 PM
Civil Dusk-8:32 / Nautical Dusk-9:09 / Astronomical Dusk- 9:49
Nightfall 9:49 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 7:40 PM
Civil Dusk-8:08 / Nautical Dusk-8:41 / Astronomical Dusk- 9:15
Nightfall 9:15 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 7:58 PM
Civil Dusk-8:25 / Nautical Dusk-9:01 / Astronomical Dusk- 9:38
Nightfall 9:38 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

All Weather Event -7:15 PM
Perseid Meteor Shower
All interested are invited to attend

-10:15 PM- Last call for Telescope Observation

• 7:15 PM Observatories Open / Telescope Set-up, Observing Starts (weather permitting)
  7:30 PM Indoor Presentation / Welcome-Orientation
  7:40 PM Indoor Presentation (s) / Members Present Various Topics (Build or Purchase a Telescope? / Proper Polar Alignment / Why are Things Round? / Perseid Meteor Shower / Steppin to the Stars, (behind the magic)
  8:45 PM Outdoor Presentation / Rocket Science
  9:00 PM Outdoor Presentation / Celestial Highlights Laser Tour, Bring your Binoculars! 10:00 PM Visitor Center closes
  10:15 PM Last Call for Observing
  10:30 PM Event Ends
  

Volunteers are always needed to assist with observation and educational interactions.  Members are always welcome to set up their telescopes and assist the attending public with the view.

Ticketed Reserved Event Only

Nighthawking ~ To work or Play after Dark.  Join us for a 2 mile hike at night through some of the thickest wooded areas of Muddy Run Park.  Two star orientations (South and North) along with wildlife spotting and a few dark adaptation demonstrations round out our evening walk. Bring your binoculars.

Base camp (where we meet and return) is the Ryan Observatory Amphitheater. [Tickets here.]

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 8:23 PM
Civil Dusk-8:53 / Nautical Dusk-9:31 / Astronomical Dusk- 10:13
Nightfall 10:13 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

Ticketed Reserved Event Only

Nighthawking ~ To work or Play after Dark.  Join us for a 2 mile hike at night through some of the thickest wooded areas of Muddy Run Park.  Two star orientations (South and North) along with wildlife spotting and a few dark adaptation demonstrations round out our evening walk.  Bring your binoculars.

Base camp (where we meet and return) is the Ryan Observatory Amphitheater. [Tickets here.}

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 8:23 PM
Civil Dusk-8:54 / Nautical Dusk-9:32 / Astronomical Dusk- 10:14
Nightfall 10:14 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 8:28 PM
Civil Dusk-9:00 / Nautical Dusk-9:38 / Astronomical Dusk- 10:22
Nightfall 10:22 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

All Weather Event -7:15 PM-
All interested are invited to attend

-10:15 PM- Last call for Telescope Observation

Each month since April we have been asked a common question at each event. Where are all the Planets? Tonight we will have a presentation to understand our Solar System and why the planets have not been visible at any of our open houses this year.

Tonight’s Agenda:

• 7:15 PM -Observatories and telescopes open for observation (weather permitting)

• 7:30 PM -Indoor Presentation ~ Welcome Globe At Night Citizen Science Project

• 7:40 PM -Indoor Presentation ~ Greetings from the Solar System ~ Where are all the Planets?

• 8:45 PM -Outdoor Presentation: Rocket Science

• 9:15 PM - Guided night sky tour: Bino-Blast Please bring your binoculars so you can enhance your view!

• 10:15 PM - Last call for Telescope Observation

• 10:30 PM -Event Ends
  
  

Volunteers are always needed to assist with observation and educational interactions.  Members are always welcome to set up their telescopes and assist the attending public with the view.

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 8:37 PM
Civil Dusk-9:09 / Nautical Dusk-9:50 / Astronomical Dusk- 10:37
Nightfall 10:37 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity

Clear Sky Chart / Smoke Chart

Sunset 8:37 PM
Civil Dusk-9:09 / Nautical Dusk-9:51 / Astronomical Dusk- 10:39
Nightfall 10:39 PM

Volunteers, Members and their guests and interested Amateurs (from any astronomy group or society) are welcome to set up their own personal gear to observe from the amphitheater of the Ryan Observatory. This opportunity provides members with a secure dark sky location and practice with your equipment. With good conditions, we can see the Milky Way from the Observatory site.  Observatories will be open dependent on volunteers. Visitor center is not open other than bathroom use.  

This is also a good time for our volunteers to grow their observatory ‘situational awareness.”  Time operating the telescopes is excellent practice to grow ones skill set.  Volunteers can learn tips from each other.  There is no planned programming, no speakers, just members and volunteers using their own gear.

A Rittenhouse Representative will be on site to track attendance and dim lights at Civil Dusk for dark sky observation and photography.

NO sleeping is permitted in personal vehicles at the observatory. Muddy Run Campground is open for the season and has overnight campsites.

Live Event, In person at Ryan Observatory

-or-

Zoom Simulcast
Astrophotography ~ Dr. Lydell Nunn

Portal Opens 7:15 PM
Event Starts 7:30 PM
Members will be e-mailed Zoom invite and codes.

RAS members are weclome to come out with your gear, binoculars or just your interest.  We will meet live at the Ryan Observatory and will Simulcast our monthly event from Dome 1.  Tonights Virtual guest speaker is Dr. Lydell Nunn

Dr. Nunn offers an introductory presentation on astrophotography, guiding enthusiasts from the most basic setup to building a dedicated astronomy rig. The presentation covers key aspects such as techniques, software, hardware and time management. Designed to be accessible for beginners, the session also offers pathways to more advanced techniques and equipment for those looking to deepen their knowledge of astrophotography.

It’s looking at this point to be a clear night. Although the meeting presentations end at 8:30, we will leave the Zoom link live on the dome telesccope. Nightfall is not till after 10:00 PM. When light allows, we will share some views that one might see on a “Star Survey” at the observatory. We are always searching for new members interested in becoming observatory operators, consider this an opportunity to see in person what it’s all about.

All Weather Event ~ June 8, 2024
All Interested Welcome To Attend!

7:15 PM Observatories Open / Telescope Set-up, Observing through evening weather permitting

7:30 PM Indoor Presentation / Welcome Citizen Science Project ~ Globe at Night

7:40 PM Indoor Presentation / Astrophotography: A Brief Introduction by Dr. Lydell Nunn

Dr. Nunn offers an introductory presentation on astrophotography, guiding enthusiasts from the most basic setup to building a dedicated astronomy rig. The presentation covers key aspects such as techniques, software, hardware and time management. Designed to be accessible for beginners, the session also offers pathways to more advanced techniques and equipment for those looking to deepen their knowledge of astrophotography.

8:45 PM Outdoor Presentation / Planet Report - Denise Vacca

9:00 PM Outdoor Presentation / Rocket Science - David Walker

9:15 PM Outdoor Presentation / Celestial Highlights - Ted Williams Laser Sky Tour (Bring your Binoculars)

9:45 PM Last Call for indoor bathrooms

10:00 PM Visitor Center closes

10:15 PM Last Call for Observation through telescopes

10:30 PM Event Ends