Public observing
Stargazing sessions open to all. Experience the universe through society telescopes at our dark-sky site.
This season
Welcome
A short welcome. Visitors do not need a telescope.
Getting started (officers)
This is the visitor homepage. Change hero slides, welcome copy, and cards under Admin → Pages → Home → Design. Town, venue, and the observing pin are Society details. Forthcoming dates fill from Admin → Events / Meeting Schedule after you publish meetings. Preview, then Publish this page.
Sky tonight
Moon phase, cloud, and aurora hints for our observing site — updated from live feeds when enabled. Should be done soon
Aurora forecast
2.3
Kp index
Quiet — Unlikely — needs a stronger storm
Daily max Kp forecast
NOAA 27-day outlook · tap a range above to change days
What we do
Indoor talks through autumn and winter, observing when the sky cooperates, and a friendly welcome for complete beginners.
Talks
Expert speakers covering everything from black holes to backyard astronomy. Indoor meetings through the season.
Astrophotography
Learn to capture the cosmos. Workshops and imaging sessions throughout the year.
Community
Connect with fellow astronomers, share discoveries, and take part in collaborative projects.
Youth & families
Events designed to inspire the next generation — beginners are welcome without a telescope.
Special events
Eclipse parties, meteor-shower watches, and astronomy weekends when the sky puts on a show.
Begin your cosmic journey
Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned observer, Test 1 welcomes everyone who shares a passion for the night sky. You do not need your own telescope.