Members Only Observing Night

Friday Feb 17, 2023   Gates Open at 6:00 PM  CST

We try reserve Observatory nights nearest the New Moon to our CURRENT MEMBERS ONLY. This allows our members to work on their various observing projects, share ideas and help each other with their goals. The gates will open at 6:00 PM. NOTE: The sun sets at 6:06 so drive carefully if arriving after dark.. If Friday's session is cancelled due to weather, we may try to be open on Saturday if weather conditions improve.   Check website for updates.

PLEASE NOTE: If nighttime temperature is extremely cold, we may cancel or close earlier.  
 Dress warmly - Coat, Gloves, Hat - our rural site is colder than town.

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR CHANGES DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

Venus shines brightly in the SW,. Jupiter can still be observed for a couple of hours after sunset. Mars is high in the south in Taurus, But the real attraction are the bright stars of Orion, Taurus, Gemini and the rest of the winter circle of stars.

As a member you can bring family members or a friend that wants to observe with you but no large groups. Please keep minor family members within your observing area with a supervising adult.

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR CHANGES DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.

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
You can print off your application or image it as proof of new membership.

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