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
&
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
TBA
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

Clamshell Dome of 14-inch Celestron at BWDC
Celestial Event of Interest - Lunar Eclipse 2024