Want to see all the Messier Objects in one night? Read Ken Anderson's Messier Marathon Presentation to know which Messier Objects to observe first, second...from sunset to sunrise.

. . . See CURRENT ATTRACTIONS on Left for Beginners' Nights, other locations, and Club Events

PRIME OBSERVING NIGHTS ARE

between last quarter and first quarter moon, Fridays and Saturdays

WITHIN the ISLAND LAKE  STATE RECREATION AREA,

AT THE SPRING MILL POND PICNIC AREA PARKING LOT

Visitors must be with a member after 10:00pm
We continue our hosting of the very popular Beginner's Nights with our unique
approach targeted to beginners at all levels. Click the link for the schedule
at Island Lake Recreation Area and LEMP (Lake Erie Metro Park).  

Before you go . . .

Please read our
VERY IMPORTANT
STAR PARY ETIQUETTE
info sheet which was specially prepared for you.

See What's Up . . .
Tonight In The Sky
What's up in Space - Space Weather    (Includes recent Solar surface photo, Aurora Alerts, and more)

See Who's Going. . .
     Check our Y!Group site

And . . . Check the Weather:
Sky Weather:      Midwest USA   North America   North Polar IR   
                              U.S. Severe Weather Map (includes high wind advisories)
  
                        Island Lake (at Spring Mill Pond) - Clear Sky Chart
                        Lake Erie Metro Park (LEMP) - Clear Sky Chart
                        FAAC Observing Site - Clear Sky Chart
                        Hector J Robinson Observatory (LP Schools)- Clear Sky Chart
                        Lake Hudson (Dark-sky preserve) - Clear Sky Chart
                        UM-Dearborn Observatory - Clear Sky Chart

                        Thrush Observatory Weather -- (FAAC Member's PWS)

 

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Map to Spring Mill Pond within
Island Lake Rec Area