Event

Beginning at 6:30, Jim Greenhouse of the NM Museum of Science will speak briefly on comets and their origins.  Following that members and guests will go outside to view the C/2023/A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet visually and through telescopes, weather permitting.

Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mountain

Location: Rainbow Park Observatory and Planetarium
301 Southern Blvd.
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Rainbow Park Observatory and Planetarium
Roll off roof observatory and 40' diameter open-air planetarium

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Lots of excited folks to be able to see the comet with the naked eye!