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 MARCH 13, 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

AAL MONTHLY MEETINGS
WINTER 2025

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 7:00 PM

BRING YOUR OWN TELESCOPE

Come with your new (or old) equipment and get some excellent advice on its use from the best in the region
(see poster below)

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)

POST AAL MEETING
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 8:00 PM

The post-meeting PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSION (POS) will occur as soon as it gets dark after the meeting. The meeting typically ends at ~8PM

PUBLIC OBSERVING: KU FIELD STATION
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, 7:30 PM

DIRECTIONS

(see poster below)

OTHER EVENTS

SUMMER OBSERVING POST-BAND CONCERT SCHEDULE:

SUMMER 2025: TBD

During the summer months when school isn't in session, monthly meetings are cancelled. However, Public Observing Sessions still take place. For now, these open sessions are scheduled after the Summer Band Concerts in South Park (after 9 PM), approximately every other week, weather permitting.