by Chad Jocius | Oct 25, 2022 | Education, Observatory, Observatory Events, Repeating
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 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 will be rescheduled by e-mail 24 hours before scheduled if the cloud cover forecast is greater than 40%.
Dress appropriately for nighttime outdoor weather.
Purchase tickets here or email observatory@hawthornhollow.org.
by Chad Jocius | Oct 25, 2022 | Observatory, Observatory Events, Repeating
Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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 will be rescheduled by e-mail 24 hours before scheduled if the cloud cover forecast is greater than 40%.
Dress appropriately for nighttime outdoor weather.
Purchase tickets here or email observatory@hawthornhollow.org.
by Chad Jocius | Oct 25, 2022 | Observatory, Observatory Events, Repeating
Mondays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 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 rescheduled by e-mail 24-hours before the scheduled start time in the event of a cloud cover forecast greater than 40%.
Dress appropriately for being still in nighttime outdoor weather.
Purchase tickets here or email observatory@hawthornhollow.org
by Chad Jocius | Oct 25, 2022 | Observatory, Observatory Events, Repeating
Fridays, 5:00 pm – 6:30 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 so reserve your tickets early.
In the event of cloud cover of more than 40% we will reschedule the event. Look for a confirmation email at least 24 hours prior to the event date.
Contact observatory@hawthornhollow.org for group/family rate discounts.
Please remember to dress appropriately for an outdoor trek through the solar system (the field).
Purchase tickets here or email observatory@hawthornhollow.org.
by Chad Jocius | Oct 8, 2022 | Observatory, Observatory Events, One-Time
Wednesday, December 7 (7:00 – 9:00 pm)
Because Mars reaches opposition in December 2022, it’s the best month to view it. Mars’s opposition, when it’s opposite the Sun in our sky, means that it’s visible from sundown to sunup. During December, the red planet will also be at its brightest because it’s the closest Mars will be to Earth for the next two years.
Over the evening of December 7, as the Moon moves past Mars, it will pass in front of the red planet for much of North America and Europe. This is known as an occultation, as the Moon covers up or eclipses Mars. We should see Mars disappear at 9:09 pm CST and then reappear 10:11 pm CST. Then, around 12:00 am CST on December 8, Mars reaches opposition. During opposition, the Sun, Earth and Mars will form a line with Earth in the middle.
Come out to The Heide Observatory to see the occultation of Mars. This fascinating and unusual event will start at 7:00pm.
This event is weather permitting. A cancellation notice due to weather will be given within 24 hours of the event via email to ticket holders. Tickets for this and all events can be rescheduled for another event if due to weather.
Dress appropriately for being still in nighttime outdoor weather.
Tickets are available here.
Questions? Feel free to email: observatory@hawthornhollow.org
