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Upcoming Programs
(Click on the events tab to make reservations)
Program is Full Family Night Friday, February 7, 2025 8 PM
Public Night Monday, February 10, 2025 8 PM "Space Crop Production: Martian Agriculture"
Children's Program Saturday, February 15, 2025 7 PM "Making and Using an Astrolabe"
Family Night Friday, February 21, 2025 8 PM
Public Night Monday, February 24, 2025 8 PM "Life of the Sun"
Please register online or email for reservations. All reservations MUST be made by 1PM the day of the event.
Check out the video of the new telescope installation!
​Current Astronomical Events Links
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Public and Family Nights
MCAO members and the public are invited to visit the Observatory on specific Monday evenings at 8PM for Public Nights. These nights can be located on our events calendar. Programs include interactive lectures on astronomy and the opportunity to view the planets, moon and other objects through the telescope, weather permitting. Planetarium programs will be held if the skies are cloudy. Due to limited parking and seating at the observatory, admission is by reservation only and limited to 28 patrons. Public Night attendance is limited to adults and students 6th grade and above. If you are interested in making a reservation, you can click on the word Events on the above tabs and it will take you to our calendar. Additionally, you can contact us using the Contact Form or call 302-654-6407 between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm Monday through Friday. You will receive a confirmation email when your spot is reserved. Please be aware that any emails or phone calls received after 1PM on the day of an event, will not receive reservations. Public nights will be presented even if the weather does not permit observation through the telescope. The admission fees are $10 for adults and $5 for children. There is no admission fee for MCAO members, but reservations are still required. If you are interested in becoming a MCAO member, please visit the Join page.
Family Nights are scheduled throughout the year on specific Friday nights at 8:00PM. These programs are opportunities for people of all ages to learn about astronomy by looking at and enjoying the sky and its wonders. Reservations via the Contact Form or via phone are required. Admission fees are $10 for adults and $5 for children. You will receive a confirmation email when your spot is reserved. Please be aware that any emails or phone calls received after 1PM on the day of an event, will not receive reservations.
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*Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions as the observations are outdoors. Clear skies will result in chilly to cold conditions even during the warmer months.
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