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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 | July 10 | 8 PM - Midnight | Public Viewing & Photography Night- Welcome back - rain or shine! |
| Saturday | July 11 | 9 PM - Midnight | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Friday | July 24 | 9 PM - Midnight | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Saturday | July 25 | 9 pm - Midnight | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Thursday-Sunday | Aug 13-16 | see Observatory facebook page | Star Party - Special Event |
| Friday | Aug 28 | 8:30 PM - Midnight | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Saturday | Aug 29 | 8:30 PM - Midnight | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Friday | Sept 11 | 8 PM - 11 PM | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Saturday | Sept 12 | 8 PM - 11 PM | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Friday | Sept 25 | 7:30 PM - 11 PM | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Saturday | Sept 26 | 4 PM - Midnight | National Astronomy Day/Plante Night I - Special Event |
| Friday | Oct9 | 7 PM - 11 PM | Planet Night II - Special Event |
| Saturday | Oct 10 | 7 PM - 11 PM | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Friday | Oct 23 | 7 PM - 11 PM | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Saturday | Oct 24 | 7 PM - 11 PM | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Friday | Nov 6 | 7 PM - 11 PM | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Saturday | Nov 7 | 7 PM - 11 PM | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Friday | Dec 11 | 7 PM - 11 PM | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Saturday | Dec 12 | 7 PM - 11 PM | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
| Monday | Dec 21 | 5 PM - 8 PM | Saturn/Juniper Conjunction - Special Event (We will be traveling for clear skies if the weather in Potterville is not cooperating) |
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