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This event has been canceled due to “Wildfire smoke”.
Observatory Public Night
Canceled Past Event Public
Free Public Stargazing at our Astronomy Education Center
Come see the wonders of the heavens through our observatory telescopes, as well as through members’ personal scopes set up on the lawn.
All of our public nights are free, but they do depend on the weather, so be sure to check again on the day of the event to be sure it’s happening as scheduled. The go-or-cancel notice should be displayed on the calendar and on the NAA homepage by 2 pm the afternoon of the event.
- Gates open at 8:00pm for members only.
- Gates open at 8:30 for the general public. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO ENTER BEFORE 8:30 – WE’LL BE BUSY GETTING THINGS READY FOR YOU!
This event is open to the public and free of charge.
Location
NAA Astronomy Education Center
3712 Plainfield Naperville Rd Naperville, IL 60564
To reach the Astronomy Education Center (AEC) location (with the Riley and DuPage Valley Observatories), fork left at the end of the entrance road and follow the curve back to the far eastern side of the Springbrook facility grounds.
The Springbrook facility grounds are secure, and access is granted only to guests visiting the Astronomy Education Center. Please adhere to all signage while on the property.