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Public Viewing Schedule
Public observation nights and solar viewing days are suitable for people of all ages. 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.
Program fee is $2/person or $5/family payable on site.
DAY | DATE | TIME | SPECIAL NOTES | ||||
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Friday | March 31 | 8pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Saturday | April 1 | 8pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Friday | April 28 | 9pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Saturday | April 29 | 9pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Friday | May 12 | 9pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Saturday | May 13 | 9pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Friday | June 9 | 9:30pm-12:30am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Saturday | June 10 | 9:30pm-12:30am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Friday | June 23 | 9:30pm-12:30am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Saturday | June 24 | 9:30pm-12:30am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Friday | July 7 | 9:30pm-12:30am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Saturday | July 8 | 9:30pm-12:30am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Friday | August 11 | 9:30pm-12:30am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Saturday | August 12 | 9:30pm-12:30am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Thursday - Sunday | August 17-20 | STAR PARTY- see facebook page for details | |||||
Friday | August 25 | 9pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Saturday | August 26 | 9pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Friday | September 8 | 9pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Saturday | September 9 | 9pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Friday | September 22 | 9pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night | ||||
Saturday | September 23 | 9pm-12am | Public Viewing & Photography Night |
You may contact the observatory during public viewing hours at: 517-645-6666 or email the observatory at: FoxParkObservatory@gmail.com