Beneath the Cosmos
2022-04-04 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-05-02 21:00 - 23:00, 2022-05-09 21:00 - 23:00, 2022-05-16 21:00 - 23:00, 2022-05-23 21:00 - 23:00 (Asia/Karachi) | WI
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. Each 2-hour tour will be confirmed by email at least 24 hours before scheduled according to the cloud cover forecast (< 30%). Tickets are redeemable for any of our nightly events and we can reschedule events according to the forecast and your individual schedule. Safety Precautions: During events, 6-foot social distancing will be maintained, and wearing a facial mask will be required. Chairs will be sanitized before and after each use. Dress appropriately for nighttime outdoor weather as the temperature is dropping extra layers or a blanket is highly recommended.

Through the Lens
2022-04-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-05-05 21:00 - 23:00, 2022-05-12 21:00 - 23:00, 2022-05-19 21:00 - 23:00
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.
Each 2-hour session will be confirmed by email at least 24 hours before scheduled according to the cloud cover forecast (< 30%). Tickets are good for any evening observatory event and can reschedule based on weather to fit individual schedules.
Safety Precautions: During events, 6-foot social distancing will be maintained, and wearing a facial mask will be required. Telescope eyepiece and ladder handles will be sanitized before and after each use. Dress appropriately for nighttime outdoor weather, as temperatures are dropping, an extra layer or a blanket is highly recommended.

Wine Wednesday Under the Stars
2022-04-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-27 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-05-04 21:00 - 23:00, 2022-05-11 21:00 - 23:00, 2022-05-18 21:00 - 23:00, 2022-05-25 21:00 - 23:00
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. Each 2-hour tour will be confirmed on the observatory website 24 hours before scheduled according to the cloud cover forecast (< 30%) and will then be open for registration until 3 hours prior to the event that day.
Safety Precautions: During events, 6-foot social distancing will be maintained, and wearing a facial mask will be required. Telescope eyepiece and ladder handles will be sanitized before and after each use. Dress appropriately for nighttime outdoor weather, and insect repellent is highly recommended.

Small Eyes Under the Skies
2022-04-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-04-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-04-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-05-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-05-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-05-20 19:30 - 21:00
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.

NASA @ My Library Open House
2022-04-23 21:00 - 2022-04-24 00:00
In partnership with the Kenosha Public Library’s NASA @ My Library : Citizen Science program, we invite you to enjoy an evening of stargazing and telescope viewing at the Charles and Kathryn Heide Schoolyard Observatory at Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum. A variety of telescopes will be on hand with volunteers to guide you in seeing the night’s brightest objects. Visitors are welcome to bring personal binoculars or telescopes.
This is a free adult & family outdoor event with no set viewing schedule (arrive or depart when you want), weather permitting (less 30% clouds) with a backup date of April 30. Dress appropriately for being still in nighttime outdoor weather.
