Where to View the Lunar Eclipse
Photo used with permission: Kris Flory of Dead Reckoning Astrophotography On January 20, 2019, the night sky will bring us a great sight: the Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse! If you are wondering why it is being called this, here is a quick explanation: Wolf Moon = The name of the first full moon […]
Lake Afton Public Observatory discounted weekend event
Lake Afton Public Observatory has recently completed some upgrades to its large 16″ telescope and other new features. To celebrate, they’re inviting the public to come out this weekend – in the evening on Friday, December 29 and Saturday, December 30 – with a special admission discount. The Observatory will be open from 7:30 to […]
FREE Astronomy Day at Lake Afton Public Observatory
Wow! The 2012 Astronomy Day at Lake Afton Public Observatory is this Saturday, and admission is FREE. It looks like it will be a whole day of fun followed by an evening of observing the moon and planets through the observatory’s big telescope. The day’s activities include rocket-building, watching a CO2-powered go-kart rocket around the […]
Perseid Meteor Shower Watching at Lake Afton Public Observatory
The 2012 Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak on Sunday night, August 12. Lake Afton Public Observatory is inviting shower-watchers to come set up lawn chairs or blankets outside the observatory from 11 p.m. Sunday to about 2 a.m. Monday. (Bring your bug spray.) It’s free to watch for shooting stars outside the observatory. […]
Moms Get in Free at Lake Afton Observatory this Weekend
Moms and grandmas get in free to Lake Afton Public Observatory Friday and Saturday when accompanied by a paying child. (See regular admission prices below.) Celebrate Mother’s Day a little bit early. Bring her to Lake Afton Public Observatory tonight and mom (grandma too!) will get free admission when accompanied by a paying child. (See […]
Life Story of a Star
Stargazing up close and personal this Friday and Saturday night: Look through the observatory’s 16″ telescope to see the various life-stages of stars. As an added bonus, Mars has decided to drop by, making its closest approach to earth in 2 years. The family rate is only $12. Life Story of a Star February 5 […]