Tulare Astronomical Association

Tulare Astronomical Association's Spring Public Open House & Star Party

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Event

The Tulare Astronomical Association is hosting it's Spring Public Open House & Star Party on March 28, 2026 (weather permitting) from 5-9 PM at the Arthur Pursell Observatory (APO). Tours of the APO's 12.5 inch telescope in our observatory dome & our multifunction classroom.  There will also be members telescopes setup for the public to view the sun, moon, & planets. 

There is a restroom at our facility. Bring water and a chair if you want to sit.

Admission to this event is free.

Please check Events Archive - Tulare Astronomical Association for last minute changes & cancellations to events due to weather conditions.

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pacific

Location: TAA Arthur Pursell Observatory (APO)
9242 Ave 184
Tulare, CA 93274

Information for Visitors

Location Details

TAA Arthur Pursell Observatory (APO)

The Arthur Pursell Observatory

The Tulare Astronomical Association owns it’s own observatory. The observatory was built in 1967 on donated property. It is located 7 miles southwest of the city of Tulare at 9242 Avenue 184 Tulare, CA 93274. All materials and labor were also donated by members of the community. The observatory has a 12′ 6″ motorized Ash Dome. The dome was donated by the Tulare Lions Club.

9242 Ave 184
Tulare, CA 93274
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Arthur Pursell Observatory

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon 3/9/2026
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pacific 		TAA Monthly Meeting
Fri 3/20/2026
5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Pacific 		Peña Planetarium Show & TAA Outreach Peña Planetarium & Science Center
11535 Avenue 264 Tulare, CA
Sat 3/21/2026
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Pacific 		Tulare Astronomical Association's monthly 'Members Only' Star Party TAA Arthur Pursell Observatory (APO)
9242 Ave 184 Tulare, CA
Sat 3/28/2026
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Pacific 		Tulare Astronomical Association's Spring Public Open House & Star Party TAA Arthur Pursell Observatory (APO)
9242 Ave 184 Tulare, CA