Public observation nights and solar viewing days are suitable for people of all ages.

 

Program fee is $2/person or $5/family payable on site.

 

The Observatory is an open air observatory so please dress appropriately for the weather, bring mosquito protection, and wear sturdy footwear for the 200 yard walk to the observatory. Local area astronomers will be on hand to answer questions about the night sky and solar viewing.

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Our most up to date information is posted on our Facebook page, where we can post last minute weather updates. 

 

You may contact the observatory during public viewing hours at: 517-645-6666 or email Eaton County Parks Observatory volunteer: Jason Blaschka at: jb.foxpark@gmail.com

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PUBLIC OBSERVING SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER/FALL

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DAY    DATE                  TIME                           SPECIAL NOTES    

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Friday    June 24      9 pm - 12 am      Public Viewing & Photography Night    

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Saturday   June 25   9 pm - 12 am      Public Viewing & Photography Night  

  

Friday   July 8           9 pm - 1 am       Public Viewing & Photography Night    

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Saturday  July 9         9 pm - 1 am       Public Viewing & Photography Night   

 

Friday  July 22            9 pm - 1 am      Public Viewing & Photography Night  

  

Saturday  July 23        9 pm - 1 am      Public Viewing & Photography Night   

 

Thurs - Sun    Aug 25-28      STAR PARTY EVENT

See Observatory facebook page for more information

   

Friday August 5        9 pm - 1 am       Public Viewing & Photography Night    

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Saturday August 6     9 pm - 1 am      Public Viewing & Photography Night    

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Friday  August 19      9 pm - 1 am      Public Viewing & Photography Night    

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Saturday  August 20   9 pm - 1 am      Public Viewing & Photography Night  

  

Friday  Sept 9            9 pm - 1 am     Public Viewing & Photography Night 

   

Saturday  Sept 10        9 pm - 1 am    Public Viewing & Photography Night  

  

Friday  Sept 30             8 pm - 12 amPublic Viewing & Photography Night 

   

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