Meetups

Upcoming night-sky gatherings

Practical, low-pressure sessions for observing together. Each meetup includes a focused sky target, simple guidance, and space for first-time questions.

Date
Location
Riverside Field, North Lawn

Autumn Moon and Jupiter Session

We will compare lunar crater detail at different magnifications, then track Jupiter and its brightest moons as they clear the eastern horizon.

First visit: A volunteer will help you find targets before the main group begins.

Date
Location
Hillview Community Deck

Beginner Constellation Walk

A guided naked-eye tour of Pegasus, Andromeda, and Cassiopeia with simple star-hopping tips you can repeat from home.

First visit: Bring warm layers; no telescope is needed for this session.

Date
Location
East Ridge Lookout Platform

Deep-Sky Objects: M31 Focus Night

We will center on the Andromeda Galaxy and nearby targets, comparing binocular and telescope views under darker sky conditions.

First visit: Arrive 10 minutes early to pair up with an experienced observer.

Date
Location
South Park Observatory Lawn

Open Scope Community Night

A shared observing evening with rotating telescope stations, short target notes, and open discussion about recent sky conditions.

First visit: Check in at the welcome table for a quick overview of the evening flow.

Join us under the night sky.

Whether this is your first skywatch or your fiftieth, you’re welcome to learn, observe, and share the view with our community.

  • No prior telescope experience needed.
  • Borrower binoculars are usually available at meetups.
  • Clear-sky updates are shared before each session.
See Upcoming Meetups.