St. Louis Astronomical Society

First Friday Telescope Viewing at St Louis Science Center

Friday, November 6, 2026

Event

First Fridays at McDonnell Planetarium, weather permitting, the St Louis Astronomical Society and the Science Center will set up a number of telescopes outdoors and be on-hand to answer your questions.

The telescopes will be set up outside the McDonnell Planetarium Building entrance.  Telescope viewing begins once it is dark and will end about 9 PM on the Planetarium grounds. Regardless of the weather, you can also join them indoors in the Planetarium Theater for “The Sky Tonight”. Showtimes are normally at 7 PM.

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Central

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:

First Fridays at McDonnell Planetarium, weather permitting, the St Louis Astronomical Society and the Science Center will set up a number of telescopes outdoors and be on-hand to answer your questions.

The telescopes will be set up outside the McDonnell Planetarium Building entrance.  Telescope viewing begins once it is dark and will end about 9 PM on the Planetarium grounds. Regardless of the weather, you can also join them indoors in the Planetarium Theater for “The Sky Tonight”. Showtimes are normally at 7 PM.