Upcoming Events


2024 Open Houses


Friday, April 26th, 8 - 11 PM

Spring Astronomy Day
Saturday, May 18th, 8:30 - 11 PM

Friday, June 14th, 8:30 - 11 PM

Solar Observing Day
Saturday, June 29th, 1 - 4 PM

Friday, July 12th, 8:30 - 11 PM

Friday, August 16th, 8:30 - 11 PM

Friday, September 13th, 8 - 11 PM

Fall Astronomy Day
Saturday, October 12th, 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 13th, 7:30 PM

General Meeting followed by Summer Star Party
Saturday, July 27th, 7:30 PM

General Meeting followed by Fall Star Party
Saturday, October 5th, 7:30 PM




Star Parties / Member's Nights

Star parties and Member's Nights are open to members only

Spring Star Party
Saturday, April 13th, 8:30 PM

Members Night
Saturday, May 11th, 7:30 PM

Members Night
Saturday, June 8th, 7:30 PM

Summer Star Party
Saturday, July 27th, 8:30 PM

Summer Picnic
Saturday, August 10th, 4 PM

Members Night
Saturday, September 7th, 7:30 PM

Fall Star Party
Saturday, October 5th, 8:30 PM

Christmas Party
Saturday, December 7th, 7:30 PM




Work Parties

Come out and help us complete some of the projects at the observatory.

Spring Work Party - Saturday, March 23rd, 9 AM
Rain Date (if needed) March 30th, 9 AM

Fall Work Party - Saturday, October 19th, 9 AM
Rain Date (if needed) - Saturday, October 26th, 9 AM