Join us for Small Eyes Under the Skies at The Heide Observatory, a family-friendly astronomy adventure that begins with an interactive walk through a scale model of our solar system across the meadow and concludes with a telescope viewing of planets and other celestial wonders. Events are weather permitting and will be rescheduled if cloud […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening at Wednesday Under the Stars, hosted at the picturesque Heide Observatory. Settle into a zero-gravity chair with your favorite beverage and embark on an unforgettable journey through the night sky as our expert guides use laser pointers to highlight stars, planets, constellations, and galaxies above. Listen to the captivating stories behind […]
Experience the awe-inspiring Through the Lens event at The Heide Observatory, where celestial wonders come to life as you peer through our powerful 17-inch telescope to observe binary stars, distant planets, and shimmering galaxies. While awaiting your turn inside the dome, join our knowledgeable guides outdoors for a laser-assisted sky tour, connecting what you see […]
Sorry, this program is sold out. Stay tuned for more froggy fun coming soon! Frogs After Dark is back! Join us on Friday, June 5th at 7:30 for a ribbeting experience. Ever wonder what’s making all that noise after sunset? Join us for a fun, hands-on evening exploring the world of local frogs and toads. […]
Join us for Small Eyes Under the Skies at The Heide Observatory, a family-friendly astronomy adventure that begins with an interactive walk through a scale model of our solar system across the meadow and concludes with a telescope viewing of planets and other celestial wonders. Events are weather permitting and will be rescheduled if cloud […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening at Wednesday Under the Stars, hosted at the picturesque Heide Observatory. Settle into a zero-gravity chair with your favorite beverage and embark on an unforgettable journey through the night sky as our expert guides use laser pointers to highlight stars, planets, constellations, and galaxies above. Listen to the captivating stories behind […]
Experience the awe-inspiring Through the Lens event at The Heide Observatory, where celestial wonders come to life as you peer through our powerful 17-inch telescope to observe binary stars, distant planets, and shimmering galaxies. While awaiting your turn inside the dome, join our knowledgeable guides outdoors for a laser-assisted sky tour, connecting what you see […]
Our first Pike River Benefit Concert featuring TRiP is on Friday June 12 at 6 pm, and we're pleased to announce Third Coast Retina as our Presenting Sponsor this year! We're also happy to announce that Crane Plumbing Services is a new sustaining sponsor, along with longtime sustaining sponsors Educators Credit Union and Festival Foods. […]
Join us for Small Eyes Under the Skies at The Heide Observatory, a family-friendly astronomy adventure that begins with an interactive walk through a scale model of our solar system across the meadow and concludes with a telescope viewing of planets and other celestial wonders. Events are weather permitting and will be rescheduled if cloud […]
Space Camp: Explorers is a multi-day, beginner-focused astronomy experience at the Heide Observatory designed to introduce young learners to space science through hands-on activities, guided exploration, and interactive observing experiences. Campers will investigate planets, motion, gravity, light, and scale while participating in age-appropriate STEM challenges that encourage curiosity, teamwork, and scientific thinking. Throughout the program, […]