Astronomical Events of Interest

Listed below is a schedule of astronomical events sponsored by AAL or other amateur groups within the region. For AAL-sponsored events, you are encouraged to check our Facebook page for the most recent updates regarding the event. A link to the Clear Sky Chart predictions for Lawrence is supplied below - this allows you to see what the likelihood is for clear skies over the coming few days. We also list below the Sky and Telescope weekly Sky at a Glance to provide some insight into what is visible at night during the coming week.

AAL EVENTS & MEETINGS

All of our activities are open to the public. Please join us, everyone is welcome. Check our Facebook page for the latest news and updates

TELESCOPE

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PLANETARIUM NIGHTS AT KU

Join KU astronomers for an evening of observing planets and the moon through telescopes and watching a variety of shows in the Planetarium in Slawson Hall - G174.
Observation is available at 7:30 p.m. just outside of Slawson to the south of the building.
Planetarium Shows start at 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m in G174 - Slawson Hall

THURSDAY MAY 08, 2025

(See full schedule in poster below)
Bookmark the link to stay up to date with weather-related changes!
https://physics.ku.edu/astronomy-public-telescope-nights

Note: Planetarium shows occur even if the outdoor observing is cancelled due to weather