To learn more about the Minute Man Airfield, check them out here. View the heavens after dusk for an evening of Stargazing through a variety of telescopes.
Next Public Star Watch at the Minute Man Airfield!
Friday, Sept. 13, 2024
(Rain date: Sat. Sept. 14, 2024)
Stargazing begins at 7:00pm and ends at 9:30pm
Last chance to see the jewels of summer!
Join us for our Late Summer Public Star Watch at the Minute Man Airfield. For one evening (weather permitting) we will be hosting a FREE public viewing of the heavens! This Star Watch has a wonderful show, featuring the Milky Way in all its glory! See M13 – the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, M57 – the Ring Nebula in Lyra, as well as the famous Dumbbell Planetary nebula, M27. See a host of beautiful double stars and, of course, the original Terminator on the Moon! In you come early, you will get a peek at Venus, and if you stay late, you may get a peek at Saturn! In conjunction with visual scopes, we will also have a digital imaging system showing some of the fainter deep sky objects. There will be a bright overhead pass of the International Space Station (brighter than Venus!) at 8:03PM. Don’t miss it!
Masks are not required but will be available. If you have COVID-like symptoms or have been in contact with someone ill, we ask that you refrain from attending.
Please minimize your skin exposure to the elements by wearing long sleeves and pants in addition to any other clothing you feel to be appropriate. We will be distributing mosquitoe repellent for those who feel it is necessary.
Parking and Location
SAS members with telescopes will be located near the area shown in red in the image on the left side of this page. Look for signs and glow sticks to direct the way. Visitors can park in the parking lot shown in blue. Please try to minimize the use of headlights when possible.
Tips and Information
Watch your step, the ground may be uneven in places, use a red LED flashlight or a flashlight covered in red cellophane, to help you find your way but not ruin the dark adaptation for those who are viewing through the telescopes. Dress warmly as the temperatures tend to drop off after dusk
Any cancellation due to weather will be posted here and on the main web page by 3PM on the day of the event.