Amateur Astronomy Events

You've heard of car shows, but how about a telescope show? Come out for our annual telescope festival and see all the different types of telescopes the tri-state has to offer! Dozens of astronomy enthusiasts from the community will set up their telescopes and share t ..

Join Chabot astronomers for a watch party of the Perseids-one of most abundant meteor showers of the year. Every August, the Earth passes through the debris of the giant comet Swift-Tuttle, the origin of this famed shower. Named for the region of the sky where the sh ..

Discover an evening of celestial wonder with Garden State Gay Socials on July 25, 2024, at "Guys Under the Stars." Held indoors at County College of Morris starting at 6:45 PM, this event invites you to gaze upon constellations and explore the mysteries of the night ..

Acquire skill in locating the summer constellations with ease while listening to multi-cultural myths and legends and learning some of the science of the cosmos! The Planetarium Lady is located at the end of a gravel road. Once you park, you'll walk up a slight in ..

Acquire skill in locating the summer constellations with ease while listening to multi-cultural myths and legends and learning some of the science of the cosmos! The Planetarium Lady is located at the end of a gravel road. Once you park, you'll walk up a slight in ..

Acquire skill in locating the summer constellations with ease while listening to multi-cultural myths and legends and learning some of the science of the cosmos! The Planetarium Lady is located at the end of a gravel road. Once you park, you'll walk up a slight in ..

On Monday, April 8, Arizona Science Center is celebrating the solar eclipse with another sun-sational Viewing Party-FREE to the public. To view this event safely, the Science Center will be providing eclipse glasses to all Guests to ensure proper eye protection. W ..

Edinboro is in the path of totality for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024! Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Gardens and on the Grounds at the beautiful Goodell Gardens and Homestead! Featuring an art show by Astrophotographer and Amateur A ..

Come and learn about the night's sky with live narration from a seasoned astronomer during a 45-minute program led by NASA Solar System Ambassador and Key West resident, Kevin Gallagher. This event takes place during a1.5-hour starlit sailing excursion on Schooner Am ..