by William Parker | Apr 9, 2021 | Education, Observatory, Observatory Events, Repeating
Wednesdays (Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28) 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Relax in a zero-gravity chair with your own wine or beverage you bring while we guide you through the night sky, using our laser pointer to show you stars, planets, constellations, galaxies, and other objects of interest while explaining their relationships and significance.
These events are weather-dependent, and each two-hour session will be cancelled by e-mail 24 hours before scheduled if the cloud cover forecast is greater than 30%.
Dress appropriately for nighttime outdoor weather.
Purchase tickets here or email observatory@hawthornhollow.org.
by William Parker | Apr 9, 2021 | Observatory, Observatory Events, Repeating
Tuesdays (Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27) 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Take turns looking through our 16-inch telescope at binary stars, dim planets, distant galaxies, and other sky objects. Between individual views in the observatory dome, receive a guided sky tour standing outside under the stars to appreciate the broader picture of what you see through the telescope.
These events are weather-dependent, and each two-hour session will be cancelled by e-mail 24 hours before scheduled if the cloud cover forecast is greater than 30%.
Dress appropriately for nighttime outdoor weather.
Purchase tickets here or email observatory@hawthornhollow.org.
by William Parker | Apr 9, 2021 | Observatory, Observatory Events, Repeating
Fridays (Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30) 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Bring the family out to the Schoolyard Observatory and take a trip through the solar system on the meadow as we learn about the size and distance of our closest neighbors. Take our interactive trip followed by an adventure through the telescope to view the planets and other amazing objects. “Space” is limited to 10 total individuals so reserve your tickets early.
Contact observatory@hawthornhollow.org for group/family rate discounts.
Please remember to bundle up as it is very cold in space! Snow boots and extra layers are highly recommended.
Purchase tickets here or email observatory@hawthornhollow.org.
by William Parker | Apr 9, 2021 | Observatory, Observatory Events, Repeating
Mondays (Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26) 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Relax in a zero-gravity chair while we guide you through the night sky, using our laser pointer to show you stars, planets, constellations, galaxies, and other objects of interest while explaining their relationships and significance.
These events are weather-dependent and will be canceled by e-mail 24-hours before scheduled start time in the event of a cloud cover forecast greater than 30%.
Dress appropriately for being still in nighttime outdoor weather.
Purchase tickets here or email observatory@hawthornhollow.org
