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
AAL MONTHLY MEETINGS
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
Speaker: DAVE KOLB, AAL
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and Discovery of the Composition of the Stars
Monthly meetings during the school year take place at the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center (BWDC). Meetings will begin at 7:00 PM.
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
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
Schedule for Fall 2025
PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSIONS (2025)
(Weather Permitting)
POST AAL MONTHLY MEETING
BAKER WETLANDS DISCOVERY CENTER
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 ~8:00 PM
Entrance to Baker Wetlands Discovery Center
Clamshell Dome of 14-inch Celestron at BWDC
Celestial Event of Interest - Lunar Eclipse 2024