Upcoming Events

Feb 13: Public Solar Observing, 11 am - 3 pm
     Free to the public
Feb 13: Public Observing Night: 7:00 pm

     $3.00 per person, under 18 admitted free

Mar 6: Public Solar Observing, 11 am - 3 pm
     Free to the public
Mar 6: Public Observing Night: 7:00 pm

     $3.00 per person, under 18 admitted free

Apr 24: Public Solar Observing, noon - 4 pm
     Free to the public
Apr 24: Public Observing Night: 9:00 pm

     $3.00 per person, under 18 admitted free

Upcoming Classes

Feb 9: The Night Sky Spring Series #1, 7:00 pm

Feb 12: Observing Lab - Star Formation, 6:30 pm

Feb 16: The Night Sky Spring Series #2, 7:00 pm

Mar 9: The Night Sky Spring Series #3, 7:00 pm

Mar 16: The Night Sky Spring Series #4, 7:30 pm

Apr 6: The Night Sky Spring Series #5, 7:30 pm

Apr 13: The Night Sky Spring Series #6, 7:30 pm

There is an $8.00 fee per car to enter Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.  Admission to Public Observing Nights is free for those under 18, $3 per adult (18 and over).


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