Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area A.S.T.R.A.

Jakes Branch Public Star Party

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Event

Come out and enjoy a night under the stars! Members of Astra will share views through their telescopes and their knowledge of the Universe. This is a Free event no need ro register. This event is held weather permitting

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

Time: 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Eastern

Location: Jakes Branch County Park
1100 Double Trouble Road
Beachwood, NJ 08722

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Jakes Branch County Park
We are moving our telescope setup to the parking lots between the soccer fields and softball fields. Follow the "Star Party" signs.
1100 Double Trouble Road
Beachwood, NJ 08722
(click to get directions)
check weather forecast
Jakes Branch Home Page

Notes:
Check the ASTRA message board for the latest updates on ASTRA's star parties.

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
After several cancellations due to weather, everyone was excited to be out under the stars where they could look through our telescopes and se the ne smart telescopes in action.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri 2/13/2026
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern 		Astra Meeting Rob Lorenz,S.J. Vatican Observatory Ocean County College Building # 13
1 College Drive Toms River, NJ
Sat 2/21/2026
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Eastern 		Jakes Branch Public Star Party Jakes Branch County Park
1100 Double Trouble Road Beachwood, NJ
Tue 3/3/2026
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Eastern 		The Moon: Our Nearest Neighbor Cattus Island County Park
1170 Cattus Island Blvd Toms River, NJ
Fri 3/13/2026
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern 		Astra Meeting Rosemarie Spedaliere & Jim Webster as Speakers Ocean County College Building # 13
1 College Drive Toms River, NJ