Upcoming (Green) and Past (Red) Scheduled Outreach Events

Our astronomy enthusiasts want to share their knowledge and observing equipment with the community while promoting light pollution (LP) awareness.  We will have a few scheduled events (up to 15 between June and October 2025) at different locations within our area of concern.  These include state and national park areas hosted by rangers who conduct programs for these parks as well as our nearby observatory (App State's Dark Sky Observatory).  We may also hold some programs in more light polluted areas performing "sidewalk astronomy" for observations of the Moon and planets.  Our objective for these events is to give people an opportunity to understand the area's potential for achieving International Dark Sky Status (as certified by Dark Sky International) and for people to get their first glimpse at objects and astronomical events never before seen through high quality instruments.  We also hope to reach our goal of 850 survey responses by the end of the year which will help people think about the effects of light pollution and to provide us data to bring to local businesses and government.  Most importantly we just want to have fun.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU OUT THERE!