Las Vegas Astronomical Society

Messier Marathons: A Night of Deep Sky's Greatest Hits

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Event

Join us for the March 2025 monthly meeting of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society at the Dale Etheridge Planetarium. This event is free and open to the public. (Just show up!) We start at 7:30.
Note: FB incorrectly shows the location as an on-campus restaurant. See details at the end of this event post for details on where to go, and where to park for free.

This month, we'll talk about the Messier Marathon-- astronomy's version of an all-night road trip, except the stops are galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! The Messier Marathon is a challenge where stargazers attempt to observe all 110 Messier objects in a single night. And LVAS will be having a Messier Marathon event on Saturday March 29th.

In this talk, we’ll explore the origins of the Marathon, essential planning tips, and what it takes to complete this ultimate celestial scavenger hunt. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just curious, come learn how to tackle the famed astronomical bucket list that is one of astronomy’s most exciting traditions!

Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Pacific

Location: LVAS Monthly Meetings
3200 E Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:

First time coming to a general meeting? We welcome you! Here are some tips to make it easy for you!
--Get there a little early to snag a seat.
--Parking is free in either of the two lots next to the Planetarium.
--And here's how to find it:
1) Navigate/map to "CSN Planetarium Parking".
2) Park in that lot, or the larger lot just before it. Both are accessible from the road after you turn off of East Cheyenne Ave. Parking is free.
3) Next to both parking lots is a drop-off car loop that is near the Planetarium entrance, which is just behind it. You'll see a large letter "S" on a building; go just to the right of the "S" building. Go into the doors that say "SOUTH ENTRANCE" in big letters.
4) You will see a bench seat; the Planetarium door is just a few steps further. Come on in and take any open theater seat.

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Location Details

LVAS Monthly Meetings
LVAS meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30PM in the Planetarium on East end of Campus.
3200 E Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(click to get directions)
check weather forecast
check clear sky chart
Link to College of Southern Nevada Planetarium

Notes:
Exit I-15 onto East Cheyenne Ave - continue east to Campus entrance that is next to softball fields. Enter building at southwest entrance beside Childcare Center.