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!
The Mountains of the Moon: 7:45 PM
(FULL)
Friday March 31st 2023
The moon is easily the best target this evening, so we will be exploring its rough surface. 7:45 PM EDT
The moon is easily the best target this evening, so we will be exploring its rough surface. 7:45 PM EDT
The Mountains of the Moon: 7:45
(2 spots left)
Saturday April 1st 2023
We will be climbing the mountains of the moon tonight. Wear appropriate clothing. 7:45 PM EDT
We will be climbing the mountains of the moon tonight. Wear appropriate clothing. 7:45 PM EDT
A nearly full moon. 8:00 PM
(22 spots left)
Friday April 7th 2023
A nearly full moon. The brilliant moon washes out the sky, but we can still look at it, and a few double stars and bright star clusters. 8:00 PM
A nearly full moon. The brilliant moon washes out the sky, but we can still look at it, and a few double stars and bright star clusters. 8:00 PM
Full-ish moon: 8:00 PM
(25 spots left)
Saturday April 8th 2023
The brilliant moon washes out the sky, but we can still look at it, and a few double stars and bright star clusters. 8:00 PM
The brilliant moon washes out the sky, but we can still look at it, and a few double stars and bright star clusters. 8:00 PM
Galaxies! 8:15 PM
(12 spots left)
Friday April 14th 2023
Galaxies! The constellations of Virgo and Leo are rising, allowing us to see some of the brighter galaxies in the heavens. 8:15 PM
Galaxies! The constellations of Virgo and Leo are rising, allowing us to see some of the brighter galaxies in the heavens. 8:15 PM
Galaxies! 8:15 PM
(15 spots left)
Saturday April 15th 2023
Galaxies! The constellations of Virgo and Leo are rising, allowing us to see some of the brighter galaxies in the heavens. 8:15 PM
Galaxies! The constellations of Virgo and Leo are rising, allowing us to see some of the brighter galaxies in the heavens. 8:15 PM
Venus and the Crescent Moon: 8:15 PM
(25 spots left)
Friday April 21st 2023
A thin crescent moon will join brilliant Venus in the evening twilight. After that, we will explore deep space- really deep space- by looking at galaxies. 8:15 PM
A thin crescent moon will join brilliant Venus in the evening twilight. After that, we will explore deep space- really deep space- by looking at galaxies. 8:15 PM
Venus and the Crescent Moon: 8:15 PM
(11 spots left)
Saturday April 22nd 2023
A thin crescent moon will join brilliant Venus in the evening twilight. After that, we will explore deep space- really deep space- by looking at galaxies. 8:15 PM
A thin crescent moon will join brilliant Venus in the evening twilight. After that, we will explore deep space- really deep space- by looking at galaxies. 8:15 PM
The moon at its BEST: 8:15 PM
(21 spots left)
Friday April 28th 2023
The moon at its best. When first quarter is upon us, the mountains, craters and valleys of the moon are most visible. Come explore its surface! 8:15 PM
The moon at its best. When first quarter is upon us, the mountains, craters and valleys of the moon are most visible. Come explore its surface! 8:15 PM
The Moon at its BEST: 8:15 PM
(20 spots left)
Saturday April 29th 2023
The moon at its best. When first quarter is upon us, the mountains, craters and valleys of the moon are most visible. Come explore its surface! 8:15 PM
The moon at its best. When first quarter is upon us, the mountains, craters and valleys of the moon are most visible. Come explore its surface! 8:15 PM
The Full Moon Rises: 8:15 PM
(29 spots left)
Friday May 5th 2023
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We%u2019re starting a bit earlier than sunset to watch the moon rise in the east. Learn about the %u201Cmoon illusion%u201D. 8:15 PM
The Full-ish Moon Rises! 8:15 PM
(29 spots left)
Saturday May 6th 2023
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We%u2019re starting a bit earlier than sunset to watch the a-bit-past-full moon rise in the east. Learn about the %u201Cmoon illusion%u201D. 8:15 PM
The Big Dipper! 8:30 PM
(25 spots left)
Friday May 12th 2023
The Big Dipper! Ursa Major, the most recognizable constellation, is directly overhead when it gets fully dark. Come learn about its stories and explore its treasures with our telescopes. 8:30 PM
The Big Dipper! Ursa Major, the most recognizable constellation, is directly overhead when it gets fully dark. Come learn about its stories and explore its treasures with our telescopes. 8:30 PM
The Big Dipper! 8:30 PM
(26 spots left)
Saturday May 13th 2023
The Big Dipper! Ursa Major, the most recognizable constellation, is directly overhead when it gets fully dark. Come learn about its stories and explore its treasures with our telescopes. 8:30 PM
The Big Dipper! Ursa Major, the most recognizable constellation, is directly overhead when it gets fully dark. Come learn about its stories and explore its treasures with our telescopes. 8:30 PM
More Big Dipper! 8:45 PM
(19 spots left)
Friday May 19th 2023
May 19-20: More Big Dipper! Beyond the stars of the Big Dipper are some of the brightest galaxies in the sky, including the spectacular %u201CWhirlpool galaxy%u201D, M51. It looks great in our 28%u201D %u201CWow!%u201D scope. 8:45 PM
May 19-20: More Big Dipper! Beyond the stars of the Big Dipper are some of the brightest galaxies in the sky, including the spectacular %u201CWhirlpool galaxy%u201D, M51. It looks great in our 28%u201D %u201CWow!%u201D scope. 8:45 PM
More Big Dipper! 8:45 PM
(17 spots left)
Saturday May 20th 2023
May 19-20: More Big Dipper! Beyond the stars of the Big Dipper are some of the brightest galaxies in the sky, including the spectacular %u201CWhirlpool galaxy%u201D, M51. It looks great in our 28%u201D %u201CWow!%u201D scope. 8:45 PM
May 19-20: More Big Dipper! Beyond the stars of the Big Dipper are some of the brightest galaxies in the sky, including the spectacular %u201CWhirlpool galaxy%u201D, M51. It looks great in our 28%u201D %u201CWow!%u201D scope. 8:45 PM