Please join us for Astronomy in the Park!
Registration opens September 10, 2025
Date: October 1, 2025, Weather/Cloud Date: TBD
Viewing hours: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston will be on the fields of NARA with some incredible telescopes for a family star party. The moon will be at its first quarter phase with Mercury, Venus and Saturn available for viewing!
This event is open to everyone and perfect for families, but no pets please. Families with 7th graders are encouraged to attend, as Astronomy is part of the 7th grade curriculum. **Ages 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult!** Dress warmly… bring several layers and perhaps a hat and gloves. We will be outdoors with plenty of hot beverages and other refreshments for you to enjoy.
Bring a headlamp or flashlight with a red light source to protect our night vision. We’ll have red cellophane available to cover white light sources. We ask that you follow these flashlight etiquette rules:
Cover white lights with several layers of red cellophane or use a red LED light. Red light doesn’t affect our adaptation to night vision unless it’s too bright or pointed directly into someone’s eyes.
Use a small light to keep the stray light low. No lanterns.
Point light toward the ground only.
Clouds or rain will cancel observing. We will consult the local weather forecast and contact you by 2:00 p.m. that day (October 1) with a GO/NO GO decision. We will also put the decision right here on our website.
This event is hosted by Acton Conservation Trust in collaboration with and supported by AB STEAM. AB STEAM is a local non-profit (formerly AB PIP STEM) supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math education pre-K to adult. Contact jharris.actonconservationtrust@gmail.com with questions.