Racine Astronomical Society
Upcoming Events
Public Nights
Friday, April 25 - 8:00 to 11:00 PM
Astronomy Day Saturday, May 10
Solar 2:00 - 5:00 PM and 8:00 to 11:00 PM
Friday, June 6 - 8:00 to 11:00 PM
Friday, July 11 - 8:00 to 11:00 PM
Friday, August 22 - 8:00 to 11:00 PM
Friday, September 19 - 8:00 to 11:00 PM
Public night open house events are held monthly from April through September 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 amature astronomy. Astronomical equiptment 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
Saturday, April 19 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 19 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 18 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 20 - 7:30 PM
Star Parties
Star parties are open to members only.
