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 NIGHTS AT KU

OUTSIDE Malott Hall - KU

Telescope Location: https://goo.gl/maps/S1xVuNhV5UzHQkav5

AAL MONTHLY MEETINGS

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

Sunday, April 28 7 PM

April Club Meeting Dr Humberto Campins will be giving the club an update on the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission

PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSIONS (Weather Permitting)

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

Sunday, April 28 8 PM April Public Observing

Saturday, May 18 9 AM - Noon Family Fun Day/Astronomy Day

Saturday, May 18 9 PM - 10:30 PM Astronomy Day Public Observing

SUMMER OBSERVING POST-BAND CONCERT SCHEDULE: Completed

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.

Links of Interest

Entrance to Baker Wetlands Discovery Center

Clamshell Dome of 14-inch Celestron at BWDC

Celestial Event of Interest - Solar Eclipse 2016