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 on Facebook

Clear Sky Chart for Lawrence, KS

Sky and Telescope: This Week's Sky at a Glance

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

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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

 

AAL MONTHLY MEETINGS 
SUNDAY AUGUST 31,  2025
Speaker: Rick Heschmeyer

Monthly meetings during the school year take place at the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center (BWDC).  Meetings will begin at 7:00 PM.

 

 PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSIONS (2025)
(Weather Permitting)

 SUMMER 2025:

STARGAZING AT THE STATION

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025, after 9PM

KU FIELD STATION

(Rain Date: Saturday July 12, after 9PM)

 

POST AAL MONTHLY MEETING


BAKER WETLANDS DISCOVERY CENTER

SUNDAY AUGUST 31, 2025

~8:00 PM

Entrance to Baker Wetlands Discovery Center

Entrance to Baker Wetlands Discovery Center

BWDC 14-inch Dome

Clamshell Dome of 14-inch Celestron at BWDC

LUNAR ECLIPSE - Rick Heschmeyer

Celestial Event of Interest - Lunar Eclipse 2024