Announcements

Cancellation for Green Lake Public Star Party

This Green Lake Public Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Aug 18, 2018, 08:00 PM is canceled due to inclement weather, clouds, and smoke recently moving in from wildfires..

Reminder for Stargazing on the Oxbow Farm

This is just a friendly reminder that the Stargazing on the Oxbow Farm (outreach event) is scheduled for Aug 10, 2018, 08:00 PM. If yoiu are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact D. Ingram, the event coordinator.

Perseid Meteor Shower

Best time to view this year's Perseid meteor shower will be August 12-13 after midnight (Sunday night/Monday morning). The night of August 11-12 after midnight (Saturday night/Sunday morning ) should be nearly as good. Prime viewing hours will be between 2 am and 5 am both nights, when an observer in a dark location can expect to see up to 60 or more Perseid meteors per hour. No optical equipment is needed, just lie back on a blanket or a reclining lawn chair and watch the sky. A dark site out in the country is best, but many Perseid meteors are bright and can be seen from the suburbs. Try to find a viewing spot where you can see a large area of sky but no bright streetlights, and remember that it takes a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes for your eyes to adjust to darkness.

Reminder for Green Lake Public Star Party

This is just a friendly reminder that the Green Lake Public Star Party (outreach event) is scheduled for Jul 21, 2018, 09:00 PM. Those clouds have disappeared. The sky is clear and looking great now at 7:45 p.m.

Reminder for Green Lake Public Star Party

This is just a friendly reminder that the Green Lake Public Star Party (outreach event) is scheduled for Jul 21, 2018, 09:00 PM. Those clouds have disappeared. The sky is clear and looking great now at 7:45 p.m.

Reminder for Green Lake Public Star Party

This is just a friendly reminder that the Green Lake Public Star Party (outreach event) is scheduled for Jul 21, 2018, 09:00 PM. Because the weather at 4:10 p.m. is suddenly looking unpredictable with cloud cover two miles from Green Lake, be sure to check here or "Through the Clouds" for possible cancellation.

Reminder for Green Lake Public Star Party

This is just a friendly reminder that the Green Lake Public Star Party (outreach event) is scheduled for Jul 21, 2018, 09:00 PM. Please come out and join us!

Reminder for Paramount Park Public Star Party

This is just a friendly reminder that the Paramount Park Public Star Party (outreach event) is scheduled for Jul 21, 2018, 09:00 PM. Please come out and join us!

Reminder for Astrophotography Special Interest Group Meeting

This is just a friendly reminder that the Astrophotography Special Interest Group Meeting (astrophotography event) is scheduled for Jul 10, 2018, 07:00 PM. Please come out and join us!

We're planning on doing some real-time planetary imaging tonight to practice for the upcoming Mars Opposition.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Reminder for Timber! Outdoor Music Festival

This is just a friendly reminder.  The Timber! Outdoor Music Festival (outreach event) is scheduled for Jul 14, 2018, 10:30 PM.  Additional volunteers with telescopes are needed.  Please reply to this reminder by contacting the listed organizer.

Volunteers will receive free admission to the Timber! Outdoor Music Festival.

Please come out and join us!

Reminder for Astrophotography Special Interest Group Meeting

This is just a friendly reminder that the Astrophotography Special Interest Group Meeting (astrophotography event) is scheduled for Jul 10, 2018, 07:00 PM. Please come out and join us!

We're going to be discussing planetary imaging and the current plan is to have a couple of telescopes up and running and imaging Jupiter real-time.  The current forecast is clear!  We'll look forward to seeing you there.

Reminder for Paramount School Park Public Star Party

This is just a friendly reminder that the Paramount School Park Public Star Party (outreach event) is scheduled for Jun 23, 2018, 09:00 PM. Please come out and join us!

Reminder for Green Lake Public Star Party

This is just a friendly reminder that the Green Lake Public Star Party (outreach event) is scheduled for Jun 23, 2018, 09:00 PM. Please come out and join us!

Cancellation for Public Star Party at Covington Community Park

This Public Star Party at Covington Community Park (star party event) scheduled for Jun 22, 2018, 09:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Reminder for Green Lake Public Star Party

This is just a friendly reminder that the Green Lake Public Star Party (outreach event) is scheduled for Jun 23, 2018, 09:00 PM. Please come out and join us!