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Newaygo County Dark Sky


​ Astronomers

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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 2024 Meeting Schedule: TBD
2024 Public Star Parties:

Hosted by Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers

April 8, 2024    Special Event-Solar Eclipse                                           1pm - 4:30pm

May 18, 2024     National Astronomy Day                                                9:30 - 11:30 pm
                             Waxing Gibbous Moon - Orion Constellation - 
                             the Winter Triangle
 
June 8, 2024       Waxing Crescent Moon - Various Star                        9:30 - 11:30 pm
                              Clusters, Star Clusters, Nebulae, and
                              Galaxies
        
 

July 13, 2024       1st Quarter Moon with Occultation of Spica              9:30 - 11:30 pm
                             (WSW) sky, after 11:00pm) - Summer Triangle
        

July 20, 2024       National Baby Food Festival - Waxing Gibbous          9:30 - 11:30 pm
                              Moon (Full on July 21) - (55th Anniv. of Apollo 11

Aug 10, 2024        Waxing Crescent Moon - Perseid Meteor Shower    9:30 - 11:30 pm           
                               Sagittarius - Star Clusters
          
                                     
Aug 17, 2024         Waxing Gibbous Moon - Cepheus and Cygnus          9:30 - 11:30 pm
                               Constellations                            
                                
Aug 24, 2024         
Galaxy Hop - Saturn Rising in East -                          9:30 - 11:30 pm
                               Milky Way from North to South                             
 
Sept 14, 2024       
Waxing Gibbous Moon - Saturn - Pegasus -              7:30 - 11:00 pm
                               The Andromeda Galaxy
     
 
Oct 12, 2024         
Waxing Gibbous Moon - Venus - Saturn -
                               Comet Watch (C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-Atlas)
          7:30 - 10:00 pm
                              
                      
Oct 26 2024           
Venus - Saturn - Neptune - Nebulae and                   7:30 - 10:00 pm
                                Galaxies   
                                          
        
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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or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with
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TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Public Notices
    • Upcoming Events
    • Partners
    • Monthly Newsletter
    • Donate or Sponsor
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Produce Safety
    • USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services
    • Forestry Assistance
    • No-Till Drill Rentals
    • Native Plant Sale
    • Water and Soil Sampling Resources
    • Hunter Access Program (HAP)
    • MAEAP
  • Tree Nursery
    • Before You Order
    • Order Form and Tree Information
  • Kropscott
    • About the Farm
    • Kropscott Educators >
      • Experience Menu
    • Stephen F. Wessling Observatory >
      • Observatory Home >
        • About the Observatory
        • Admission and Fee Structures
        • Educational Opportunities
        • Sky Watch
        • Friends of the Observatory
        • Dark Sky Astronomers
        • Blue Star Kids
        • Observatory Contact
    • Kropscott Social Media
    • Kropscott Contact
  • Invasive Species
  • Volunteer
  • Survey
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Stephen F. Wessling Observatory