Hello and welcome to John Glenn Astronomy Park Program Reservation System! Program availability is based on the number of parking spaces that we have available. Currently, our limit is 70 cars. However, you may bring as many people with as you can fit in your car!
In order to keep things safe and fun, we require that you reserve your spot ahead of time. Please look through the available programs and choose the one that best fits your schedule. Please note that programs are weather dependent. We will send out an e-mail by noon on the day that a program is cancelled. So, be sure to watch for it if the weather looks cloudy.
We will occasionally add additional programs if there are interesting celestial events (comets, meteor showers, novae etc,.), so watch this space.
Before you come be sure to download the JGAP app. Our app, the JGApp, teaches you about the many features of our plaza, and how to use them to appreciate the movement of the Sun and Earth, the position of the stars, and the scale of the bodies in our solar system.
See you at JGAP!
In order to keep things safe and fun, we require that you reserve your spot ahead of time. Please look through the available programs and choose the one that best fits your schedule. Please note that programs are weather dependent. We will send out an e-mail by noon on the day that a program is cancelled. So, be sure to watch for it if the weather looks cloudy.
We will occasionally add additional programs if there are interesting celestial events (comets, meteor showers, novae etc,.), so watch this space.
Before you come be sure to download the JGAP app. Our app, the JGApp, teaches you about the many features of our plaza, and how to use them to appreciate the movement of the Sun and Earth, the position of the stars, and the scale of the bodies in our solar system.
See you at JGAP!
October 4: The Andromeda Galaxy
(FULL)
Friday October 4th 2024
The largest companion to our own Milky Way may or may not someday collide with us. Come learn about it, and see it in our dark skies. 7:15 PM
The largest companion to our own Milky Way may or may not someday collide with us. Come learn about it, and see it in our dark skies. 7:15 PM
October 5: The Andromeda Galaxy
(FULL)
Saturday October 5th 2024
The largest companion to our own Milky Way may or may not someday collide with us. Come learn about it, and see it in our dark skies. 7:15 PM
The largest companion to our own Milky Way may or may not someday collide with us. Come learn about it, and see it in our dark skies. 7:15 PM
October 11: The Mountains of the Moon 7:00 PM
(FULL)
Friday October 11th 2024
The rugged Apennine mountains are perfectly illuminated this weekend to appreciate them. Also, Saturn and distant Neptune are well placed. 7:00 PM
The rugged Apennine mountains are perfectly illuminated this weekend to appreciate them. Also, Saturn and distant Neptune are well placed. 7:00 PM
October 12: The Mountains of the Moon. 7:00 PM
(FULL)
Saturday October 12th 2024
The rugged Apennine mountains are perfectly illuminated this weekend to appreciate them. Also, Saturn and distant Neptune are well placed. 7:00 PM
The rugged Apennine mountains are perfectly illuminated this weekend to appreciate them. Also, Saturn and distant Neptune are well placed. 7:00 PM
October 18: The Moon Only SEEMS Big 6:45
(6 spots left)
Friday October 18th 2024
This weekend is a perfect time to experience the so-called moon illusion, where the moon seems uncannily big. It%u2019s not, but the optical illusion seen in our minds after sunset is impressive. Also Saturn! 6:45 PM
This weekend is a perfect time to experience the so-called moon illusion, where the moon seems uncannily big. It%u2019s not, but the optical illusion seen in our minds after sunset is impressive. Also Saturn! 6:45 PM
October 19: The Moon Only SEEMS Big 6:45 PM
(14 spots left)
Saturday October 19th 2024
This weekend is a perfect time to experience the so-called moon illusion, where the moon seems uncannily big. It%u2019s not, but the optical illusion seen in our minds after sunset is impressive. Also Saturn! 6:45 PM
This weekend is a perfect time to experience the so-called moon illusion, where the moon seems uncannily big. It%u2019s not, but the optical illusion seen in our minds after sunset is impressive. Also Saturn! 6:45 PM
October 25: The Drama of Cassiopeia, Andromeda and Perseus
(15 spots left)
Friday October 25th 2024
The IAU constellations in the fall skies tell an ancient story of pride, a sea monster, and accidental heroism. Come learn this story on a lovely dark sky weekend. Also, Saturn! 6:45 PM
The IAU constellations in the fall skies tell an ancient story of pride, a sea monster, and accidental heroism. Come learn this story on a lovely dark sky weekend. Also, Saturn! 6:45 PM
October 26: The Drama of Cassiopeia, Andromeda and Perseus
(17 spots left)
Saturday October 26th 2024
The IAU constellations in the fall skies tell an ancient story of pride, a sea monster, and accidental heroism. Come learn this story on a lovely dark sky weekend. Also, Saturn! 6:45 PM
The IAU constellations in the fall skies tell an ancient story of pride, a sea monster, and accidental heroism. Come learn this story on a lovely dark sky weekend. Also, Saturn! 6:45 PM
November 1: Fall Skies 6:30 PM
(19 spots left)
Friday November 1st 2024
The sky in the fall is filled with celestial wonders: The Andromeda and M33 Galaxies, the rising Pleiades Cluster, Saturn, the riches of Cassiopeia and Cepheus, and maybe a comet! This is a dark sky weekend. 6:30 PM
The sky in the fall is filled with celestial wonders: The Andromeda and M33 Galaxies, the rising Pleiades Cluster, Saturn, the riches of Cassiopeia and Cepheus, and maybe a comet! This is a dark sky weekend. 6:30 PM
November 2: Fall Skies
(12 spots left)
Saturday November 2nd 2024
The sky in the fall is filled with celestial wonders: The Andromeda and M33 Galaxies, the rising Pleiades Cluster, Saturn, the riches of Cassiopeia and Cepheus, and maybe a comet. This is a dark sky weekend. 6:30 PM
The sky in the fall is filled with celestial wonders: The Andromeda and M33 Galaxies, the rising Pleiades Cluster, Saturn, the riches of Cassiopeia and Cepheus, and maybe a comet. This is a dark sky weekend. 6:30 PM