Join us at the Clay Family Eastern Glades Memorial Park, 6502 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77007 in the North Pavilion on the 3rd Saturday of every month except in July and August (not enough darkness then) for a totally free[1] and fun evening of amateur astronomy from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm rain or shine[2].
In 2024, we meet: Saturday March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, September 21, October 19, and November 16. The park is closed for Christmas.
Besides current major celestial events, weather permitting, we typically show:
In 2024, we meet: Saturday March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, September 21, October 19, and November 16. The park is closed for Christmas.
Besides current major celestial events, weather permitting, we typically show:
- A 30’ model of the solar system (Sun to Mars – Jupiter and Saturn are too far at that scale) before darkness for kids of all ages.
- Major constellations and asterisms and their legends.
- Telescope use (yes, all including kids can touch them!) and observation of the stars and visible planets. Please bring your own telescope, we can help!
- Binocular astronomy help (please bring your own pair).
- Computer displays of free astronomy software, DVDs and presentations in the North pavilion (a saver when the weather is bad).
- Q&A with amateur astronomers, scientists, engineers and STEM educators.
- Flyers describing the moon and its phases, the constellations, asterisms and notable objects visible that month, a list of relevant URLs (including free software from the net), science magazines, etc.
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Central
Location:
Memorial Park Conservancy
7575 North Picnic Ln.
Houston, TX 77007