- Does Saturday Stargazing happen year-round?
- Yes! We offer either 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm timeslots roughly mid-March to early Nov OR 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, and 9:00 pm roughly early Nov to mid-March (changes with daylight savings time and the sunset).
- You can go to our page http://www.hmns.org/observatory to purchase tickets. Tickets are typically available beginning 2 months in advance.
- We strongly recommend purchasing at least 2 weeks in advance, as Saturday Stargazing often sells out within 1-2 weeks of the event.
- Do I need a ticket to attend Saturday Stargazing tickets and what is included?
- Yes, in order to access any of our programming (inside exhibits, scopes, domes, observation deck), advance ticket purchase is required.
- During a regular stargazing visit, patrons will get programming in the telescope domes and on the observation deck. They can also visit the indoor exhibit area, museum store, and watch a short movie in the classroom.
- We now offer a combination of viewing through telescope eyepieces, and camera-assisted viewing (cameras connected to the eyepiece, which allows for clearer images and deeper in space.)
- Volunteer and staff experts are always available to explain what you’re seeing.
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