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Public Viewing Schedule
Public observation nights and solar viewing days are suitable for people of all ages. Program fee is $2/person or $5/family payable on site.The Observatory is an open air observatory so please dress appropriately for the weather, bring mosquito protection, and wear sturdy footwear for the 200 yard walk to the observatory.Local area astronomers will be on hand to answer questions about the night sky and solar viewing.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | SPECIAL NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | January 17 | 7 pm - 11 pm | |
| Saturday | January 18 | 7 pm - 11 pm | Astrophotography Night - Rain or Shine |
| Friday | January 31 | 7 pm - 11 pm | |
| Saturday | February 1 | 7 pm - 11 pm | |
| Saturday | February 15 | 7 pm - 11 pm | Astrophotography Night - Rain or Shine |
| Friday | February 28 | 7 pm - 11 pm | |
| Saturday | February 29 | 7 pm - 11 pm | |
| Friday | March 6 | 7 pm - 11 pm | |
| Saturday | March 7 | 7 pm - 11 pm | |
| Friday | March 20 | 7 pm - 7 am | MESSIER MARATHON * Telescope and/or binoculars required * $5/person * Coffee, water & snacks provided by volunteer team |
| Saturday | March 21 | 8 pm - 11 pm | |
| Friday | April 17 | 8:30 pm - Midnight | |
| Saturday | April 18 | 8:30 pm - Midnight | Astrophotography Night - Rain or Shine |
| Friday | May 1 | 8:30 pm - Midnight | |
| Saturday | May 2 | TBD | Astronomy Day at Fox Park - details forth coming |
You may contact the observatory during public viewing hours at: 517-645-6666 or email Eaton County Parks Observatory volunteer: Jason Blaschka at: JB.FoxPark@gmail.com