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Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/02/2024
8:45 pm - 10:30 pm
Location
Allerton Park and Retreat Center
Categories
The Farms: Saturday Stargazing
Experience Level: Beginner
Join the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society for Saturday Stargazing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5 and Nov. 2 at the Sun Singer.
Enjoy a night of stargazing, finding constellations and spotting deep space objects through telescopes. Arrive early, bring snacks and play lawn games as the sun sets. The best views start at 8:45 p.m., with the event wrapping up by 10:30 p.m.
Participants are encouraged to bring a telescope if they own one, but it is not required to participate.
$5/person (all ages). Register here. Registration is encouraged three days before each event, but you may also pay in-person the night of the event. All sales are final.
NOTE: This event is contingent on the weather, and will be cancelled if there are clouds, rain or other weather that would obstruct the night sky.
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email sputman2@illinois.edu.
This event is recommended for ages 10+.
