Upcoming Events
International Observe the Moon Night
Join us and thousands of others around the world for an annual celebration of lunar observation, science, and exploration! We will have Moon handouts and activities as well as a short presentation.
No reservations are required.
Please check this web site to confirm event is taking place after 3pm the day of the event.
Dr. Heidi Hammel presents Exploring the Solar System with The James Webb Space Telescope - Berkeley Springs
Dr. Hammel presents Exploring the Solar System with the James Webb Space Telescope. Dr Hammel is a recipient of many astronomy awards, among them NASA's Exceptional Public Service Medal and the Carl Sagan Medal for her ability to communicate fascinating planetary research to any level of age and understanding.
Certificates of Attendance will be provided for all students attending.
Tickets are available only at mcof.org ($2.00)
This Harlow Shapley Lecture is sponsored by the American Astronomical Society - Enhancing and sharing humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe since 1899
Dr. Heidi Hammel presents Exploring the Solar System with the James Webb Space Telescope - Paw Paw
Dr. Hammel presents Exploring the Solar System with the James Webb Space Telescope. Dr Hammel is a recipient of many astronomy awards, among them NASA's Exceptional Public Service Medal and the Carl Sagan Medal for her ability to communicate fascinating planetary research to any level of age and understanding.
Certificates of Attendance will be provided for all students attending.
Hosted by the Paw Paw Library and the Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Company Social Hall
Tickets available only at mcof.org ($2.00)
This Harlow Shapley Lecture is sponsored by the American Astronomical Society - Enhancing and sharing humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe since 1899
Dr. Heidi Hammel presents Exploring the Solar System with the James Webb Space Telescope - Winchester
Dr. Hammel presents Exploring the Solar System with the James Webb Space Telescope. Dr Hammel is a recipient of many astronomy awards, among them NASA's Exceptional Public Service Medal and the Carl Sagan Medal for her ability to communicate fascinating planetary research to any level of age and understanding.
Certificates of Attendance will be provided for all students attending.
Hosted by the OWLs social group
Tickets available only at mcof.org ($10.00) Ticket includes refreshments - wine and beer cash donation bar available.
This Harlow Shapley Lecture is sponsored by the American Astronomical Society - Enhancing and sharing humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe since 1899
Planetarium Shows - It’s About Time - Cosmic Cycles We Live By
It’s About Time - Cosmic Cycles We Live By:
Time impacts us everyday -- but what is it exactly? Where does time come from? Explore these mysteries and many more. Join friendly robots Tortoise and Hare in their voyage around the Earth and beyond to discover the wild origins of time!
August 28th and 29th - 2 shows nightly: 7pm and 8pm
An additional short movie on summer stargazing is included.
If the skies are clear after the movies we will use the telescopes.
Purchase Tickets ($4) Reservations are strongly suggested as we often sell out!
Public Star Gazing
We will have telescopes to view various sky objects including the crescent Moon, Venus, double stars, nebulas and star clusters if the sky is clear. We may even spot some meteors from the Perseid meteor shower.
No reservations are required.
Please check this web site to confirm event is taking place after 3pm on Aug 15.