Solar Viewing Demonstration
Library Telescope Program Demonstration
Telescopes provided by West Valley Astronomy Club
Saturday, November 16
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mark Coronado Park Parking Lot
15860 N. Bullard Ave.
City of Surprise event website: Sci Tech Festival 2024
Save the date!
Moon and Star Party at the Surprise Regional Library
Saturday, Nov 9th
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Surprise Regional Library
16089 N. Bullard Ave.
Surprise AZ
On November 2nd the annual “Night Under the Stars” astronomy star party will take place in the Group Area at Alamo Lake State Park. Solar Viewing will take place at 12:00 – 5:00pm followed by a presentation by JD Maddy. After the presentation the public is welcome to enjoy the night sky with all of the astronomers who volunteer for this event. The West Valley Astronomy Club has been an active member of this event for over 6 years and is sometimes accompanied by other astronomy clubs from Arizona. JD Maddy has worked for years with the Arizona Park Department to provide the public with a chance to enjoy the night sky.
For updates for this events please check the Alamo Lake State Parks Events Calendar
Please check with the Arizona State Park (Alamo Lake) for camping reservations.
Always remember to Keep Looking Up.
On November 1st the WVAC members put on an early “Night Under the Stars” astronomy star party. The weather was not looking good for the official star party date (11/02) so they went a day early with great results and plenty of visitors.
