Since we had to cancel our evening components of the Astronomy Festival on September 10 for inclement weather, we have rescheduled them! Hope you can come out and enjoy!
6:30pm-8:30pm: Sunset Stargazing + Telescope Viewing
Get a special view of the moon, planets, and stars through telescopes provided by St. Louis Astronomical Society. On this date, we expect to be able to view a full moon, as well as Saturn and possibly Jupiter.
Please note that on-site lighting is very limited. Bring a flashlight or be prepared to use your phone flashlight. Restrooms and water are available at New Comfort Station.
6:30pm-8:00pm: Night Hikes
West End Picnic Site (meeting location)/ Gaddy Bird Garden
Naturalists from the Missouri Department of Conservation will lead a series of guided walks through the West End of the park to search for night critters that call Tower Grove Park home. We’ll listen for owls, look for eyeshine, and see moths and more in the dark. Walks are 20-30 minutes long and will be walk-up within the time range. Expect tour departures around 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30pm
Thank you to our event sponsors, including the Department of Physics, Washington University in St. Louis and the Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, and Vera C. Rubin Observatory.