July 31 - Public Night at the James C. Veen Observatory from 9.30pm until Midnight provided the sky is clear. Featured objects will be Deep Sky objects such as galaxies, star clusters and nebulas. For more information, see the Public Night page.

August 7 - Family Star Party at James C. Veen Observatory beginning at 9.00pm, weather permitting. Bring portable telescopes or join in on observing with large observatory instruments. Expert assistance will be available in use and adjustment of portable telescopes. Call 897-7065 or consult the web site after 6.30pm for a "go" or "no go" message if sky conditions are marginal.

August 5-8 - Stellafane. Springfield, VT.

August 8-13 - Nebraska Start Party. Valentine, NE.

August 12-15 - Starfest. Ontario, Canada.

August 12 - "Perseid Pajama Party" - Perseid Meeor Watch at Cascade Township Park, beginning at 10.00pm, weather permitting. This is an all-night event, and no telescopes or experience needed to watch the meteors. (Pajamas are not a requirement).

August 14 - Public Night at the James C. Veen Observatory from 9.00pm until Midnight provided the sky is clear. Featured objects will be the planets Jupiter and Neptune, and Deep Sky objects such as various star clusters and nebulas. For more information, see the Public Night page.

August 28 - Public Night at the James C. Veen Observatory from 9.00pm until Midnight provided the sky is clear. Featured objects will be the planets Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune, and Deep Sky objects such as star clusters and nebulas. For more information, see the Public Night page.

September 5 - Field trip to Wessling Observatory in Fremont, clear skies only.

September 10-11 - Astronomy on the Beach. Brighton, MI.

September 10-12 - Astrofest. Kankakee, IL.

September 10-12 - Black Forest Star Party. Potter County, PA.

September 11 - Public Night at the James C. Veen Observatory from 8.30pm until 11.00pm provided the sky is clear. Featured objects will be the planets Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune, and Deep Sky objects such as the Andromeda Galaxy and various star clusters and nebulas. For more information, see the Public Night page.

September 18 - International Observe the Moon Night

September 18 - Family Star Party at James C. Veen Observatory beginning at 8.30pm, weather permitting. Bring portable telescopes or join in on observing with large observatory instruments. Expert assistance will be available in use and adjustment of portable telescopes. Call 897-7065 or consult the website after 6.30pm for a "go" or "no go" message if sky conditions are marginal.

September 25 - Public Night at the James C. Veen Observatory from 8.30pm until 11.00pm provided the sky is clear. Featured objects will be the planets Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune, and Deep Sky objects such as the Andromeda Galaxy and various star clusters and nebulas. For more information, see the Public Night page.

October 2 -Monthly meeting at Schuler Books (2660 28th St. SE), beginning at 7:00pm. The program will be...

"Radio Astronomy: The Sound and Fury of Pulsars"
James Van Prooyen, Radio Astronomer

All members and guests are welcome. Following the meeting, there will be a raffle for a Schuler's gift card, plus social time in the bookstore's "Chapbook Cafe."

October 7-10 - Great Lakes Star Gaze. Gladwin, MI

October 9 - Public Night at the James C. Veen Observatory from 7.30pm until 10:00pm provided the sky is clear. Featured objects will be the planets Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune, and Deep Sky objects such as the Andromeda Galaxy and various star clusters and nebulas. For more information, see the Public Night page.

October 30 - Public Night at the James C. Veen Observatory from 7.30pm until 10:00pm provided the sky is clear. Featured objects will be the planets Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune, and Deep Sky objects such as the Andromeda Galaxy and various star clusters and nebulas. For more information, see the Public Night page.

November 1-7 - El Dorado Star Party. El Dorado, TX.

November 6 - Monthly meeting at Schuler Books (2660 28th St. SE), beginning at 7:00pm. The program will be...

"The Search for E.T. - Is He Out There?"
David DeBruyn, GRAAA

All members and guests are welcome. Following the meeting, there will be a raffle for a Schuler's gift card, plus social time in the bookstore's "Chapbook Cafe."

December 4 - Monthly meeting beginning at 7:30pm. Place and Topic to be announced