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.
Join Us for our Next Public Star Watch at the Minute Man Airfield!
Deep Sky Extravaganza!
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Rain date: the next night (Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026)
Stargazing begins at 7:00pm and ends at 9:30pm
Well, we’re definitely into the fall season! SAS members will set up their telescopes for guest viewing. Come join us beneath the dark October sky for an evening of stargazing and telescope viewing! With the Moon nearly absent from the sky, October 9th offers excellent conditions for exploring dark sky objects of the heavens. Take in diverse objects like galaxies, globular clusters, planetary nebulae and remnants of exploding stars! See the distant Andromeda Galaxy, colorful double stars, and Saturn with its magnificent rings! The Draconids Meteor Shower will be peaking that night, so keep an eye overhead for an occasional bright meteor or dramatic fireball streaking across the sky! Whether you’re an experienced skywatcher or have never looked through a telescope before, come see for yourself just how much of the universe is available to you overhead. In conjunction with visual scopes, check out our newest digital imaging system, a Seestar 50, which may even let us see a real live supernova! Clear Skies and hope to see you there!
If you have COVID-like symptoms or have been in contact with someone ill, we ask that you refrain from attending.
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.
