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, … [Read more...] about Where to View the Lunar Eclipse
Lake Afton Public Observatory
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, … [Read more...] about Lake Afton Public Observatory discounted weekend event
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 … [Read more...] about FREE Astronomy Day at Lake Afton Public Observatory
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. … [Read more...] about Perseid Meteor Shower Watching at Lake Afton Public 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 … [Read more...] about Moms Get in Free at Lake Afton Observatory this Weekend
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 … [Read more...] about Life Story of a Star
