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Astronomy Club meeting - Jenks High School Planetarium April 14

Begins : Friday, April 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends : Friday, April 14, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Duration : 2 hours

Friday April 14  - In Person Astronomy Club meeting      - Starts at 7:00 PM   Each Month during the school year our club holds a general meeting open to both our members and guests.  We meet in the spacious Jenks High School Planetarium which has ample space for social distancing.  At our meetings you can enjoy presentations topics such as current space exploration, astronomical events and on occasion we get the opportunity to preview the latest planetarium production the students are working o
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Guest and Members Night – April 15 - Please RSVP

Begins : Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Ends : Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Duration : 3 hours 30 minutes

Saturday April 15th  Gates Open at 7:30 PM   CDT       Guest Please RSVP   You are invited to join us Saturday April 15th for our Guests and Members observing night at our observatory.  Weather permitting, we will have several telescopes set up for you to enjoy views of the spring sky.  The constellations of the spring sky are becoming prominent in the sky.  Ursa Major with its Big Dipper asterism are high in the north.  Gemini and the late winter sky are still visible in the SW. The realm of ga
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Past Events

Members Only Observing Night

Begins : Friday, March 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends : Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Duration : 5 hours

Friday March 17, 2023   Gates Open at 7:00 PM   Daylight Time   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 7:00 PM. NOTE: The sun sets at 7:32 PM 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 websit
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Guest and Members Night - Please RSVP

Begins : Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Ends : Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Duration : 4 hours 30 minutes

Event CANCELLED due to Clouds Saturday March 11th  Gates Open at 6:00 PM   CST       Guest Please RSVP You are invited to join us Saturday March 11th for our Guests and Members observing night at our observatory.  Come Join us to celebrate the last night of Central Standard Time.   Weather permitting, we will have several telescopes set up for you to enjoy views of the late winter sky and early Spring sky.  The winter constellations are still well placed for viewing.  Enjoy the constellations o
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Astronomy Club meeting - Jenks High School Planetarium

Begins : Friday, March 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Ends : Friday, March 3, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Duration : 2 hours

Friday March 3rd  - In Person Astronomy Club meeting      - Starts at 7:00 PM   Each Month during the school year our club holds a general meeting open to both our members and guests.  We meet in the spacious Jenks High School Planetarium which has ample space for social distancing.  At our meetings you can enjoy presentations topics such as current space exploration, astronomical events and on occasion we get the opportunity to preview the latest planetarium production the students are working
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