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Category: Observatory updates

Here we announce whether observing is happening on a given night or not.

Posted on October 31, 2026September 10, 2026

Friday, November 6

Weather permitting, the observatory will be open the evening of Friday, November 6. Check that day for updates!

Posted on October 24, 2026October 30, 2026

Friday, October 30

The observatory will be open the evening of Friday, October 30th. Come by to observe Saturn!

Posted on October 21, 2026October 23, 2026

Friday, October 23

The observatory will be open tonight, Friday October 23 from 7:30-9:30 PM. Please join us for an evening of observing!

Posted on October 17, 2026October 20, 2026

Tuesday, October 20

We are open! Please join us tonight from 7:30-9:30 PM for observing.

Posted on October 10, 2026October 16, 2026

Friday, October 16

Due to coming storms, the observatory will not be open this evening, Oct 16. Check back next week for updates on our next open house!

Posted on October 3, 2026October 9, 2026

Friday, October 9

Due to cloud coverage, the observatory will be closed tonight, October 9. Check back next week for updates on our next open house!

Posted on September 26, 2026October 2, 2026

Friday, October 2

Due to cloudy skies and chance of rain, the observatory will not be open tonight. Check back next week for updates regarding our next open house!

Posted on September 23, 2026September 25, 2026

Friday, September 25

The observatory will be open tonight, Friday, September 25 from 8:00-10:00PM. Please join us for an evening of observing!

Posted on September 19, 2026September 22, 2026

Tuesday, September 22

Due to poor weather, the observatory will not be opening tonight, Tuesday, Sept 22. Please check back on Friday for updates about our next open house!

Posted on September 12, 2026September 18, 2026

Friday, September 18

The observatory will be open tonight, Friday, September 18 from 8:30-10:30 PM. Please join us for an evening of observing! We will be looking at the Double Cluster star clusters and unique binary systems.

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