Von Braun Astronomical Society
Library Home Delivery
Monthly Society Meeting
May Virtual Monthly Meeting
Watch this site for information about next month's talk by Peggy Walker of AstroLeague on June 19. (We will have an online meeting option and hope to be able to have a physical meeting as well, stay tuned for further developments.)
Weekly Planetarium Shows Cancelled
From the Von Braun Astronomical Society:
Important Notice
As we all know, the COVID-19 Corona Virus has been declared a Pandemic.
Schools and Public events in enclosed spaces are being cancelled.
Consistent with these practices, the VBAS Board of Directors has decided
to suspend our public gatherings. This will continue until next month, at which time the board will reassess the situation.
Night at the Observatory
New Program!
Night At The Observatory
VBAS is pleased to announce a new program that provides guests an opportunity to direct an observing session using the historic Swanson 21” telescope with a modern digital camera. Our Night At The Observatory is a personalized program that allows small groups to experience an evening of observing deep-sky objects of their choice. And the fun doesn’t end when the night is done because at the end of the evening you will take home the images acquired during your observing session. A VBAS certified operator will assist in target acquisition and imaging and can make suggestions for interesting deep-sky objects to discover.
Your Night At The Observatory requires no prior training or experience with telescopes. You will learn some of the fascinating history of the observatory and how to operate the large telescope. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Observatory Director, to book your own Night At The Observatory. Click the link below for details and prices.
