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.
REGIONAL MEETINGS/EVENTS
MONDAY NOVEMBER 23
Allen Field House: see the Moon and Saturn
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24
6 PM
Lawrence Public Library
Nov. 24 - Astrophysics with IceCube
AAL MONTHLY MEETINGS
SUNDAY DECEMBER 06, 2026
Sanyukta Agarwal
KU Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
High Energy Neutrinos and How to Detect Them
Monthly meetings during the school year take place at the
Baker Wetlands Discovery Center (BWDC). Meetings will begin at 7:00 PM.
AAL Meeting Schedule 2026-2027
TELESCOPE
&
PLANETARIUM NIGHTS AT KU
Fall 2026: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12
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., 8:00 p.m and 8:30 p.m.
in G174 - Slawson Hall
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
Fall Schedule of Planetarium Shows
PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSIONS:
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
(Weather Permitting)
POST AAL MONTHLY MEETING
BAKER WETLANDS DISCOVERY CENTER
SUNDAY DECEMBER 06, 2026 ~ 8:00 PM
Observing Schedule POST AAL meetings: Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Entrance to Baker Wetlands Discovery Center
Clamshell Dome of 14-inch Celestron at BWDC
Celestial Event of Interest - Lunar Eclipse 2024