Cedar Amateur Astronomers, Inc.

Solar Eclipse Viewing

Monday, April 8, 2024

Event

Viewing of the partial solar eclipse using NSN aids and CAA solar telescopes and other devices.

Date: Monday, April 8, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central

Location: Palisades-Dows Observatory
1365 Ivanhoe Road
Ely, IA 52227

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Palisades-Dows Observatory
1365 Ivanhoe Road
Ely, IA 52227
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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Largest ever attendance at this observatory location. More than 400 counted.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat 4/11/2026
- Sat 4/11/2026
8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Central 		CAA Public Night - Mars and Its Habitability (tentative title) Palisades-Dows Observatory
1365 Ivanhoe Road Ely, IA
Sat 5/9/2026
- Sat 5/9/2026
8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Central 		CAA Public Night - Palisades-Dows Observatory
1365 Ivanhoe Road Ely, IA
Sat 6/6/2026
- Sat 6/6/2026
8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Central 		CAA Public Night - Palisades-Dows Observatory
1365 Ivanhoe Road Ely, IA
Sat 7/18/2026
- Sat 7/18/2026
8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Central 		CAA Public Night - Palisades-Dows Observatory
1365 Ivanhoe Road Ely, IA