Through the Lens February 2023

Through the Lens February 2023

Thursday, February 9, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ; Thursday, February 16 & 23, 6:30 pm – 8:30 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.

Wine Wednesdays Under the Stars February 2023

Wine Wednesdays Under the Stars February 2023

Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ; Wednesday, February 15 & 22, 6:30 pm – 8:30 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.

Beneath the Cosmos February 2023

Beneath the Cosmos February 2023

Monday, February 6, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ; Monday, February 13, 20, & 27; 6:30 pm – 8:30 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