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2024 Community Outreach Event Calendar


Monthly Public Observing Nights,   Click for the directions to the Club Observing Site.
To join our guest list and be invited to Public Observing Nights at our semi-dark-sky observing platform at Addison Oaks County Park, send an email to outreach AT oaklandastronomy.net
 

         Community-Hosted Outreach Events Scheduled for March and April:    


  • March 7  Enjoy S'mores toasting over a crackling campfire at Bloomer Park; and, weather permitting, observe the amazing stars of the Winter night sky through the telescopes of Oakland Astronomy Club members.   If it's a cloudy night, enjoy a guided night hike, owl calling, and more led by Rochester Hills Park Naturalists.   Register with Rochester Hills' Outdoor Engagement Team

  • March 8 is cancelled due to forecasted rain  Oakland Township's historic homestead at Cranberry Lake Farm, what a great setting to observe Orion at its peak!   Join us for this early-evening program on a dark, moonless night.   We'll start with an indoor orientation to the "Stars of the Hunter."   Then, weather permitting, use the telescopes of our club members to get an eyeful of these celestial beauties, amazing stellar nurseries, and even the galaxies crouching within the Bear and the Lion.   Register with Oakland Township Parks/Rec.

  • March 16  Come to the Auburn Hills Library to learn about the April 8th Solar Eclipse and be prepared to observe it safely!   We will begin with an educational presentation at 10:30am.   Program attendees will go home with a pair of approved eclipse viewing glasses--which in our observing area will be necessary to use throughout the ENTIRE eclipse cycle!!   After the program, weather permitting, we will share amazing (safe) views of the sun using high-end solar-safe telescopes shared by our club members.   Registration is not required for this program.

  • March 19  Learn about the April 8th Solar Eclipse and prepare to observe it safely in this adult-oriented evening program at the Waterford Township Library.   Attendees will receive a pair of approved eclipse viewing glasses.   Registration with the library is required.

  • March 23  Learn about the sunny side of astronomy!   Join the Oakland Astronomy Club at West Bloomfield's Activity/Nature Center for this (10am) family-oriented Solar Eclipse program.   Learn about eclipses and how to view a solar eclipse safely.   Program attendees will receive an approved pair of eclipse observing glasses.   After the program, weather permitting, we will share amazing (safe) views of the sun using high-end solar-safe telescopes shared by our club members.   Registration with the activity center is required.

  • April 8  We hope you have had a chance to attend one of our educational events about the eclipse. We encourage everyone to safely enjoy the Total Solar Eclipse today!   Our club does not have a public event scheduled today; like you, we hope to enjoy this opportunity firsthand!

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