Sponsored & Hosted Observing Events

These events are organized by schools, observatories, parks, or private organizations that invite us to bring telescopes and share the night sky with their community. While the host may charge attendees, we do not charge the public directly at our outreach events.

Why We Participate in These Events

Transporting, maintaining, and operating large telescopes comes with real costs — fuel, maintenance, optics care, batteries, and logistics. Sponsored events help cover those costs.

Most importantly, they allow us to continue offering free public outreach throughout the year. These events directly support our mission of making astronomy accessible to everyone.

What to Expect

Sponsored events vary widely, but often include:

• Large telescope observing sessions
• Solar observing during the day when conditions allow
• Educational talks or informal Q&A sessions
• Multi-night observing under dark skies

When we appear on an event calendar as part of a hosted event, details and ticketing are handled entirely by the organizing group.

Interested in Hosting an Event?

If you represent an organization interested in hosting an observing event, feel free to reach out. We focus on events that align with our outreach values and support our ability to continue free public astronomy.