Astronomy Events

If you know where and when to look, you’ll find planets, constellations, shooting stars, whole galaxies and more in the night skies. Our popular SkyWatch programs offer a fun and informative look at the ever-changing night skies -- combining guided outdoor viewing through high-powered telescopes with the indoor resources of our full-dome digital planetarium. Hosted by our local NASA Ambassadors, the Aldrich Astronomical Society and designed for backyard astronomers ages seven to adult.

Sky Watch programs start in the Alden Digital Planetarium and take place rain or shine. We plan to use telescopes at every SkyWatch, but if cloudy skies block our views, then the entire program takes place in the planetarium. Light refreshments are served. Space is limited to 100 people.

The 2011 SkyWatch season has ended. Please join us in summer and fall 2012.

Tickets

$10 non-members, $8 EcoTarium and Aldrich Society members and WOO card holders, $6 children (ages 16 and under). Tickets are available online, at 508.929.2703 or at the gate the evening of the event. Group reservations available at 508.929.2703 for groups of 20 or more at $8/person.

More astronomy at the EcoTarium

• Alden Digital Planetarium - Featuring a variety of multimedia shows for all ages
• Astronomy-themed Night Journeys for youth groups