Event

Fascinated by the different galaxies and stars? Then come and learn more! This Winter the Kempsville Recreation Center is partnering with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Club to provide residents with a fun and interactive introductory series on the wonders above. Classes are two part - in class instructional, followed by a stroll outside to look up and see the night skies through telescopes provided. (Weather permitting)

Learning Your Way Around the Night Sky

  • Planisphere
  • Star Charts
  • How to use them
  • SkyMaps
  • Stellarium
  • Cell phone apps

The outdoor portion of the event is weather permitting

- Outdoor observing through telescopes
- Various night sky targets will be viewed outside
- Reservations are required. Class fee $5 per person- center membership or day pass is required, or a qualifying insurance membership such as Silver Sneakers:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/vbparksrec/activity/search/detail/121405?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
- PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

Want more sessions?? Let us know!

 

Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Time: 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern

Location: Kempsville Community Recreation Center
800 Monmouth Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
With our usual presenter on a well-deserved vacation, our guest lecturer enlightened the class about what astronomers are, what they do, and fielded questions from young astronomers on topics ranging from aurorae to the formation of our solar system. The residual clouds from Hurricane Humberto cleared just in time to put newly-developed constellation-finding skills to use.

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