Member and Volunteer
Gathering & Observation Opportunity
Saturday June 17

All weather Gathering, Visitor Center Open for Inclement Weather
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Members and their guests 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 rain or shine.

This gathering will be conducted regardless of the weather. Plan to arrive before 7:00 PM and we will gather a quick food order to eat before sunset.

The campground is open for those who wish to stay the night. Campsites are 1/2 mile from observatory in a wooded location with obstructed views of the sky. Registration and campsite rental information link here. 

Please note there is no sleeping in personal vehicles at the observatory.