December 2024

The etymology of a word is basically its "biography". Cadets will learn the origins of the words that denote the objects and concepts prevalent in astronomy.

Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning gibbous Moon will be below the horizon. Please keep headlights off while parking and ...

The last open Friday of December is devoted to premiering much of the 2025 schedule (lectures, camps, celestial events, special programs, classes and guests).

Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun’s image in three different manners (indirectly onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light and directly in hydrogen-alpha wavelength) will take place. During ...

This program offers advanced topics, activity extensions and all-new games and demonstrations to older youth. Certificates are earned and archived as well as modern experiments take place. There are also giveaways ...

Weather permitting, viewing through one or more telescopes will take place. During this time the waning crescent Moon will be below the horizon. Please keep headlights off while parking and ...

Campers will build and fly a single-stage chemical rocket, while learning about the latest upcoming missions and space news! All materials are supplied; campers will need a sack lunch and ...