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Established in 2005, the Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers provide local area astronomers the opportunity to explore the universe. The Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers welcomes members of all ages and interest levels, from the first-time astronomer to the serious observer. Download the file (above left) and join the club!
Meetings:
Everyone is invited to meetings of the Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers. Meetings are held at the Observatory and all are welcome to take part in the many exciting opportunities that await them at the SFW Observatory.
Dark Sky 2023 Meeting Schedule: TBD
2023 Public Star Parties:
Hosted by Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers
April 29, 2023 National Astronomy Day 8:30 - 10:30 pm
Viewing Venus, Mars, Orion in the evening sky
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower and the Winter Triangle
May 20, 2023 (New Moon) Star, Cluster, and Galaxy Hop 9:30 - 11:00 pm
June 17, 2023 (New Moon) Constellation tour 9:30 - 11:30 pm
Venus, Mars, Northern Cross
June 24, 2023 Waxing Crescent Moon, Constellation Tour 9:30 - 11:30 pm
July 22, 2023 National Baby Food Constellation Tour 9:30 – 11:30 pm
July 29, 2023 Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower 9:30 - 11:30 pm
Summer Triangle and Sagittarius Nebulae Hop
August 12, 2023 Perseid Meteor Shower peak 9:00 - 11:30 pm
August 19, 2023 Saturn Rising, Milky Way, South to North, 9:00 - 11:30 pm
Summer Constellation Tour
September 23 Summer Triangle, and Star Clusters 7:30 - 10:00 pm
First Quarter Moon,
October 14, 2023 (New Moon) Saturn, Jupiter, Teapot Nebulae 7:30 - 10:00 pm
October 21, 2023 First Quarter Moon, peak Orionid Meteor 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Shower
All Star Parties are subject to cancellation due to cloudy skies
MASKS: MASKS ARE NOW OPTIONAL
ADMISSION: Adults $5; students 17 years and younger, $2; children under 5 years, free.
Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers Annual Membership:
$35.00 - PULSAR Individual membership (Adults)
$25.00 - QUASAR Individual senior citizen (60 and over)
$15.00 - RED GIANTS Individual junior membership (6th - 12th grade)
$50.00 - GALAXY Family membership (all members of one family)
$50.00 - UNIVERSE Grandparents (plus grandchildren)
Meetings:
Everyone is invited to meetings of the Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers. Meetings are held at the Observatory and all are welcome to take part in the many exciting opportunities that await them at the SFW Observatory.
Dark Sky 2023 Meeting Schedule: TBD
2023 Public Star Parties:
Hosted by Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers
April 29, 2023 National Astronomy Day 8:30 - 10:30 pm
Viewing Venus, Mars, Orion in the evening sky
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower and the Winter Triangle
May 20, 2023 (New Moon) Star, Cluster, and Galaxy Hop 9:30 - 11:00 pm
June 17, 2023 (New Moon) Constellation tour 9:30 - 11:30 pm
Venus, Mars, Northern Cross
June 24, 2023 Waxing Crescent Moon, Constellation Tour 9:30 - 11:30 pm
July 22, 2023 National Baby Food Constellation Tour 9:30 – 11:30 pm
July 29, 2023 Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower 9:30 - 11:30 pm
Summer Triangle and Sagittarius Nebulae Hop
August 12, 2023 Perseid Meteor Shower peak 9:00 - 11:30 pm
August 19, 2023 Saturn Rising, Milky Way, South to North, 9:00 - 11:30 pm
Summer Constellation Tour
September 23 Summer Triangle, and Star Clusters 7:30 - 10:00 pm
First Quarter Moon,
October 14, 2023 (New Moon) Saturn, Jupiter, Teapot Nebulae 7:30 - 10:00 pm
October 21, 2023 First Quarter Moon, peak Orionid Meteor 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Shower
All Star Parties are subject to cancellation due to cloudy skies
MASKS: MASKS ARE NOW OPTIONAL
ADMISSION: Adults $5; students 17 years and younger, $2; children under 5 years, free.
Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers Annual Membership:
$35.00 - PULSAR Individual membership (Adults)
$25.00 - QUASAR Individual senior citizen (60 and over)
$15.00 - RED GIANTS Individual junior membership (6th - 12th grade)
$50.00 - GALAXY Family membership (all members of one family)
$50.00 - UNIVERSE Grandparents (plus grandchildren)
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