Star Parties

 2013 Star Party Schedule 
Night Sky Network and Planetarium Presentations. 
Shows Start at 7 pm 

All members of the general public are invited to LVAAS Star Party Events!!  It's a great way to learn about astronomy.Our spring may have had a cold beginning but new celestial bodies are above the horizon!  Join us at our next Star Party on June 15th, 2013.  Don't miss our program talk by Bob Smith on "Black Holes".  Happy observing & we all look forward to seeing you!For a printable tri-fold brochure, please see the Star Party Schedule and Brochure.

Star Party Dates and Event Start Times

Brooks Observatory & Telescope Night Sky Network & Planetarium Presentation, Grady Planetarium Bldg.   A NOTE TO PARENTS WITH YOUNG ASTRONOMERS   LVAAS makes every effort to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for our guests and welcomes families with young children.  However, we can't be responsible for the safety of your children during outside telescope viewing sessions.   Because the environment outside our buildings is, by necessity, very dark.  There is the possibility that unattended children will wander off or trip over telescopes and other items in the dark.  We urge you not to allow your children to run around our site or be unattended. You are solely responsible for the behavior and safety of your children while on LVAAS property.

Planetarium presentations begin at 7:00 p.m. and run until 7:45p.m. There is a break from 7:45p.m. to 8:00p.m. The Red Shift snack bar and gift shop will be open during the break. Our night sky network presentation begins at 8 pm. This is followed by a repeated planetarium presentation at 9:00p.m. depending on public appearance.  Note: Doors close at start of the show. Please arrive before 7PM as our presentations run precisely on schedule.   2013 Schedule January 19th July 27th February 16th August  17th March 16th September 14th April 27th October 12th May 18th November 9th June 15th December 14th For more information, email our star party coordinator.   PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept seating reservations for any of the presentations.  Our Planetarium can seat approximately 35 people.  Once our seating capacity for the scheduled show is reached no one else will be admitted to the planetarium building for the presentation.  Additionally, the doors close at the start of the show. Please make sure to arrive early to ensure you can get a ticket.  We recommend arriving at 6:15pm at the earliest.     Weather permitting, our telescopes will be open for night sky viewing all evening.   LVAAS is a member supported organization and membership is open to anyone interested in astronomy.   LVAAS is a member funded non-profit educational Society.  A $2.00 donation per adult will help us continue our outreach programs and would be greatly appreciated.            CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO GET TO LVAAS

Star Party Etiquite 

Flashlights- If you wish to utilize flash lights around the site please use red lights only.  If you do not own a red flash light we have red covers available to use on top of your flashlight as to reduce light pollution.  When approaching any observatory or telescope please make sure to have your flashlight off as your eyes will adjust for optimal observing.

 Parking- Our star parties can attract many excited visitors, however parking is limited. To ensure our parking is optimal we often have members that will direct you where to park.  When you have found a parking spot please turn your headlights off as soon as possible to avoid light pollution.  

Volunteering for Star Parties 

We appreciate any assistance volunteered at our star parties. If you are a member of the Society and wish to assist at star parties.  Please contact our star party coordinator.

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