Back Bay Amateur Astronomers

Winter Sky Show

Friday, February 13, 2026

Event

Come find the constellations and learn their stories as we take you on a star-filled adventure through your own backyard. After the show, join Back Bay Amateur Astronomers for stargazing, weather permitting. Doors open 30 minutes before the show.

 

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofchesapeake/activity/search/detail/30360?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: Chesapeake Planetarium
310 Shea Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:

Register for tickets at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofchesapeake/activity/search/detail/30360?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Location Details

Chesapeake Planetarium
310 Shea Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(click to get directions)
check weather forecast
check clear sky chart
Chesapeake Planetarium Website

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Following a planetarium show at the newly-reopened Chesapeake Planetarium, the BBAA was thrilled to operate the Planetarium's vintage C14 and a Portaball 12.5" reflector to display Jupiter (with an Io shadow transit in progress), the Orion Nebula and the Double Cluster.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat 4/11/2026
7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Eastern 		Skywatch Equestrian Area Northwest River Park
1569 Indian Creek Rd Chesapeake, VA
Thu 4/16/2026
- Sun 4/19/2026
2 p.m. - noon Eastern 		Spring East Coast Star Party Chippokes State Park
695 Chippokes Park Road Surry, VA
Fri 4/17/2026
7:30 p.m. - 11:55 p.m. Eastern 		Cornland Stargazing Cornland Park
2908 Benefit Rd Chesapeake, VA
Fri 4/17/2026
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern 		Spring Star Party Public Night Chippokes State Park
695 Chippokes Park Road Surry, VA