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, April 9, 2025

Time: 7:45 p.m. - 8:30 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:
A wonderful and engaging presentation by the inimitable George Reynolds on how to use a star chart to navigate the night sky. Following the class, the group came out to the nearby observing field. The ground was wet, but the skies were fairly clear of clouds and surprisingly sharp.