April 8 Eclipse FAQ

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Here are the current sky conditions and predictions for Chamberlin Observatory from our friends at ClearDarkSky.com. Click the image for a better view and more details.

Q: Where is the watch party?A: Observatory Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/HPCDvyWr5AxnyM5n8)

Q: When do you open?A: This is an outdoor event.… Continue reading.

Upcoming Events: Week of Feb 25 – Mar 1

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All Week: Observing Opportunities

Feb 26: E-Board Meeting via Zoom

Feb 28: NSN Webinar Series: Astromycology in Space Exploration

Feb 28: DAS MakerSIG Meeting Link for Members

Mar 01: Zoom Event: Experiencing Totality – The Great Eclipse of 2024 Presented by the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society

 

* The attached image is from Sky & Telescope Magazine’s Observing section

International Observe the Moon Night

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To celebrate International Observe the Moon Night, NASA has some wonderful downloadable resources available , such as Moon observing maps, fun educational activities to do together with your kids, videos, and more.

Head over there now and get prepared for a wonderful night of Lunar magic!… Continue reading.