Members Observing Night Friday Jan 24 - 5:15 PM

Members  Observing Night 

Friday January  28, 2025   Gates Open at  5:15 PM 

If Friday is cloudy we may reschedule for Saturday at the same time.

Also if temperatures are extremely low the event may be cancelled.

Always check our website for updates before heading out !

Leave Extra Drive time  due to Road Construction congestion in Glenpool

See link to a direction map below    

We try to reserve Observatory nights nearest the New Moon for our members.  This allows our members to work on their various observing projects, do some astrophotography, share ideas and help each other with their goals. You can bring along family or a friend if they want to observe with you.   The mid-winter sky has many attractions but along with that come lower temperatures especially at our rural hilltop site.  A warm Coat. Cap and Gloves are essential attire to enjoy your evening under the stars. Some people even like to bring a blanket to wrap up in as they sit in a chair.   Our classroom will be moderately heated for you to step in and warm up a bit. Its a good idea to bring a warm drink and snack along. We have chairs in the classroom, or you can bring your own chairs.

Saturn, Venus, Jupiter and Mars are all make for good telescopic viewing.   The bright stars, nebula and star clusters of Orion, Taurus, Gemini, Canis Major, and Auriga are well place for their winter show.  So bundle up and come explore the  many treasurers of the winter sky.

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR CHANGES DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS    

Event may be cancelled for clouds or extreme cold.   Check our website before heading out.

If the Friday session is cancelled due to weather, we will try again on Saturday evening.

As a member you may bring family members or a friend that wants to observe with you but not large groups. Please keep minor family members within your observing area with a supervising adult.

To develop your observing skills, you may want to consider trying to earn one of the over 40 well designed observing certificates from the Astronomical League. Check out some of their Observing Programs

If you are not currently a member you may try one of our RSVP guest nights or you can easily join. Simply go to the JOIN section on our website. Submit the forms online or mail in your membership dues. Click here to Join our Club If you like you may can print off your application or image it as proof of your new membership but we will welcome you without it.
 

Location

ACT OBSERVATORY directions -  Follow our map directions  DO NOT USE GPS

MOSTLY PAVED ROADS – Hwy 75 to 201st St S – through Mounds OK

Most DIRECT ROUTE – Hwy 75 to 241st St S – some coarse gravel & dirt roads