Naperville Astronomy

Official club events and astronomy news from the Naperville Astronomical Association, a non-profit astronomy club in the southwest Chicago suburbs.

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Free Public Stargazing @ AEC, Sat, Jul 27, 8:45PM-10:00 PM, NAA Astronomy Education Center
3712 Plainfield-Naperville Rd, Naperville, See the wonders of the heavens through our observatory & members telescopes. Public nights are free, but depend on the weather.

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Tonight’s free public stargazing event is canceled. We were looking forward to seeing everyone.

Don’t forget to check our calendar for more free stargazing events next month!

Visit for more information: https://t.co/aiMK5MuICb

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Ravinia Park stargazing, Fri, Jul 26, 5:00PM-10:30PM, Ravinia Park, Highland Park IL. We'll be providing telescopes to support the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's performances of The Planets Suite & The Moons, a symphonic suite with visuals. Performance is part of Breaking Barriers.

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Safe, free viewing of the Sun! Sat, Jul 20, 9:00AM-noon
Naperville Riverwalk, by Dandelion Fountain. It's Solar Saturday! Members have special telescopesfor safe viewing of our Sun. Event is subject to cancellation to weather, check https://t.co/bBsfqVTgDy for a go-or-cancel.

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NAA July Astro. Fund. Prog., Tue, Jul 16,7:30PM-8:30PM, Naperville Municipal Center, downstairs meeting room B
400 S Eagle St., Naperville, Annual Family Fun Night, with multiple stations providing hands-on activities. Public is welcome to attend, free of charge.

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Free Public Stargazing @ AEC is cancelled due to weather tonight, July 13, 2024.

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Free Viewing Through Our Telescopes, Thu, Jul 11, dusk - 11:00 PM, Naperville Riverwalk, by Dandelion Fountain
Stroll through Naperville's Riverwalk Park and see some amazing views through our telescopes - for free! Note: Event subject to cancellation due to weather.

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The Space Elevator: From Science Fiction to Engineering by Larry Bartoszek, Tue. Jul 2,7:30PM-9:00 PM, Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville. Covering basic concepts of a Space Elevator. The public is free to attend.

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Free Public Stargazing @ AEC, Sat, Jun 29, 9:00PM-10:00PM, NAA Astronomy Education Center
3712 Plainfield-Naperville Rd, See the wonders of the heavens through our observatory telescopes, Public nights are free, but they do depend on the weather.

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SOLAR SATURDAY! Public Sun Viewing, Sat, Jun 22, 9:00AM-noon, Naperville Riverwalk, by Dandelion Fountain, Members have telescopes specially equipped for safe viewing of our Sun. Event is subject to cancellation if clouds or other weather interfere.

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Sun Talk & Solar Views,
Here Comes the Sun-& Brand New Jewel in the Northern Crown by Rick Gering, Thu, Jun 20, 5:00PM-7:00PM, The Growing Place, 25w471 Plank Rd, Naperville,
A presentation @ 5 on the Sun & the expected nova w/ views of sun weather permitting

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NAA June Astronomy Fundamentals Program
Date:Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Time:7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location:Naperville Municipal Center, downstairs meeting room B
400 S Eagle St.
Details to follow.
The public is welcome to attend, free of charge.

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Observatory Public Night, Sat, Jun 15, 9:00PM-10:00PM, NAA Astronomy Education, 3712 Plainfield-Naperville Rd, See the wonders of the heavens through our observatory telescopes. Public nights are free, but depend on the weather.

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Stargazing@Plainfield Central HS, Mon, Jun 10, 9:00PM-10:00 PM, 24120 Fort Beggs Dr, Plainfield Library is holding a skywatching event using the observatory telescope@ PCHS and we'll assist. Subject to cancellation if clouds or other weather interfere.

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Solving Big Prob. w/ Tiny Exper-Quantum Sensors for Astrophysics by Daniel Baxter, Tue, Jun 4, 7:30PM- 9:00 PM, Grace United Methodist, 300 E Gartner Rd, He will talk about leveraging national investment into quantum computing to tackle fund. science ?s Public free to attend.

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Observatory Public Night for Free @ AEC, Sat June 1, @ 8:30PM-10:00PM @ 3712 Plainfield-Naperville Rd, Naperville, See the wonders of the heavens through our observatory telescopes, event is weather dependent.

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Safe, free viewing of the Sun! Sat, May 25, 9:00AM-noon @Naperville Riverwalk, by Dandelion Fountain, Members have telescopes specially equipped for safe viewing of our Sun, and we'll share the views with you for free. Cancellation can occur if clouds or other bad weather.

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NAA Astronomy Fundamentals - Olbers' Paradox: Why is the Night Sky Dark? By Larry Jahn, Tues. May 21 @7:30 PM-8:30PM, Naperville Municipal Center, downstairs meeting room B, 400 S Eagle St. Napeville, Explanation of why is the night sky dark. Public is welcome to attend for free.

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Stargazing in Homer Glen, Fri. May 17, 7:30PM-10:00PM, Heritage Park, 14240 W 151st Street, Homer Glen.
Telescopic views of the heavens as part of Homer Glen's semiannual celebration of its designation in 2011 as an International Dark Sky Community. A weather dependent event.

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Free Public Stargazing @ AEC, Sat. May 11, 8:30PM-10:00PM, NAA Astronomy Education Center
3712 Plainfield-Naperville Rd, Naperville. Come see the wonders of the heavens through our observatory telescopes. Public nights are free, but are weather dependent.