Racine Astronomical Society
Upcoming Events
2023 Open Houses
Spring Astronomy Day
Saturday, April 29th, 8 - 11 PM
Friday, May 26th, 8:30 - 11 PM
Friday, June 30th, 8:30 - 11 PM
Friday, July 21st, 8:30 - 11 PM
Friday, August 25th, 8:30 - 11 PM
Fall Astronomy Day
Saturday, September 23rd, 8 - 11 PM
Saturday, October 7th, 7 - 10 PM
Public night open house events are held monthly from April through October and there is no charge for admission or parking. As a non-profit organization that is volunteer run, we encourage a small donation during your visit to help us defray the yearly costs of observatory maintenance and care. We do enjoy having families join us for these events but ask that you keep young children close by (the grounds are not illuminated for better observing) and instruct them to respect the telescope equipment provided by our members. On occasion we may have dozens of visitors waiting in line to observe at a particular telescope and your patience is greatly appreciated. Your many questions are expected and welcomed, since part of our club mission is to educate and inspire each of you to participate in the world of amatuer astronomy. Astronomical equipment you'll find at the RAS observatory will range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars in value. Listening to someone describe viewing an object in our solar system though a telescope for the very first time....Priceless!. The night of an open house there will be a message on the observatory answering machine if the skies are cloudy.
General Meetings
General meetings are open to the public.
General Meeting followed by Spring Star Party
Saturday, April 1st, 6:30 PM
General Meeting followed by Summer Star Party
Saturday, July 15th, 7:30 PM
General Meeting followed by Fall Star Party
Saturday, October 14th, 6:30 PM
Star Parties / Member's Nights
Star parties and Member's Nights are open to members only
Spring Star Party
Saturday, April 1st, 7:30 PM
Members Solar Day
Saturday, May 6th, 12 - 4 PM
Members Night
Saturday, June 24th, 7:30 PM
Summer Star Party
Saturday, July 15th, 8:30 PM
Summer Picnic
Saturday, August 12th, 4 PM
Members Solar Day
Saturday, September 9th, 12 - 4 PM
Fall Star Party
Saturday, October 14th, 7:30 PM
Work Parties
Come out and help us complete some of the projects at the observatory.
