2026 National Astronomy Days

Saturday, May 9, 2026
Saturday, October 10, 2026

Join the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association for National Astronomy Day at Hemlock Crossing! Two exciting events will be held in 2026, one in the spring and one in the fall. Enjoy a day filled with engaging activities for all ages. If the weather is poor, activities will be held indoors at the Nature Center.

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Event Schedule:

GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS (clear skies!) 

12:00 – 5:00 PM

• Public solar observing with the Coronado and Meade LX-600 telescopes
• “Planet Walk” along the path by the observatory showing the spacing between planets and information about the planets
• Displays inside Nature Education Center

7:00 – 8:15 PM

Lecture at Nature Education Center:

• May 9: “Perspectives of Scales by Art Fleming, SAAA Member
• October 10: “Buying a Telescope” by Barry Schoenfelner, SAAA Vice President

8:15 PM – midnight

• General observing with the 16” LX-600 and smaller telescopes at the observatory
• Constellation identification and mythological stories

BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move inside the Nature Education Center to keep the fun going.

12:00 – 5:00 PM

• “Planet Walk” display and telescope exhibit inside Nature Education Center
• Space related video displays

7:00 – 8:15 PM

Lecture at Nature Education Center:

• May 9: “Perspectives of Scales by Art Fleming, SAAA Member

• October 10: “Buying a Telescope” by Barry Schoenfelner, SAAA Vice President

Raffle Prize:

To add a bit of excitement, all children will receive one raffle ticket, and a telescope will be awarded at the end of the lecture. No need to be present to win. Winning numbers will be posted at www.holland-saaa.org