Perseids Meteor Shower I (Bring your own chair or blanket) 2024

Perseids Meteor Shower I (Bring your own chair or blanket) 2024

Saturday (August 10) 10:00 pm – 12:00 am

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most dramatic things to see in the night sky between July and August.

In 2024 the Perseid meteor shower is active between 17 July and 24 August. The shower will peak 11-13 August.

The Perseid (Per-see-id) meteor shower is one of the highlights of many meteor hunters’ calendars due to its high hourly rate and bright meteors, caused by the Earth slamming into the debris left behind by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle in July and August every year.

It is called the Perseids because the meteors seem to originate from the constellation of Perseus. Astronomers call this point the meteor shower’s radiant.

Reserve your tickets for The Heide Observatory Perseids Meteor shower event and enjoy a relaxing display of the meteors. Tickets for this event go fast so reserve yours today.

Watch for an email confirmation with the address used for purchase tickets a few days prior to the event and a updated weather confirmation at least 24 hours prior to the reservation time. In the event of poor weather conditions the back-up night will be Monday August 12, times yet to be determined. Please feel free to email us at Observatory@hawthornhollow.org.

Purchase Tickets Here.

Dark Skies on Earth

Dark Skies on Earth

Monday, April 22, 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Join us at the Heide Observatory for an immersive program kicking off our Earth Week events at Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and arboretum. Discover the significance of dark skies through engaging activities, including stargazing, telescope observations, and hands-on demonstrations. Explore the impact of light pollution on humans and wildlife, and learn simple solutions to preserve our natural heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or a curious novice, join us as we celebrate Earth Day and nurture our connection to the cosmos and our planet.

This is an open house event so no tickets are required. Activities include :

Telescope viewing
Stargazing – apparent magnitudes
Human eye response to light color and brightness
Isopod light response

If you have any additional questions, please email observatory@hawthornhollow.org. These events are weather-dependent and will be rescheduled if the cloud cover forecast is greater than 40%.
Dress appropriately for nighttime outdoor weather.
Purchase tickets here or email observatory@hawthornhollow.org.