Outreach Program
Community Outreach
WVAC works in partnership with libraries in the West Valley to organize daytime and evening viewing of objects in the sky. Our outreach program provides a fun, hands-on educational astronomy experience for our community. Our goal is to enhance the public’s understanding of the world above us, and to share the sense of fun and wonderment that astronomers enjoy.
Upcoming Outreach Events
Upcoming events are listed below. Private library events may require special sign-up or registration. Other library events may require registration with the organizers at the event or prior to the event. Event details (reached by clicking the event title) provides organizers information, including website link, where appropriate, and location information.
- 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, January 15, 2025
- January 2025 - Safe Solar Viewing at Georgia T. Lord Library - 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, February 5, 2025
- FEBRUARY 2025 - Private Educational Science Event - 10:00 am – 11:30 am, March 8, 2025
- MARCH 2025 - Observe the Sun at Peoria Paloma Community Park - 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, March 8, 2025
- MARCH 2025 - Moon and Star Party at Peoria Paloma Community Park - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, April 4, 2025
- APRIL 2025 - Moon and Star Party @ El Mirage Library - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, May 3, 2025
- MAY 2025 TENTATIVE - First Quarter Moon Star Party - Sidewalk Astronomy - October 4, 2025
- International Observe the Moon Night - November 15, 2025
- NOVEMBER - Night Under the Stars (Alamo Lake State Park)
| WVAC Outreach as of 12/12/2024 | Volunteer Hours | Attendees |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 – 51 Events | 1307.5 | 2746 |
| 2023 – 44 events | 1150 | 1295 |
| 2022 – 46 events | 664 | 1219 |
| 2021 – 10 events | 277 | 809 |
Outreach Events – Old
Peoria Sunrise Mountain Library – Star Party
Public Star Party Peoria Sunrise Mountain Library
Peoria Sunrise Mountain Library
Date and time: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Brief introductory talk
Setup location: Basketball court just north of the library
Nice site, basketball court just north of the library, library doors open until 7:00.
Easy to get to off Lake Pleasant Parkway, plenty of close parking
Attendees: 50 Volunteers: 12 Visitors: 38
The sky was clear, and although it was not a dark night, we had great views of the Moon, Venus, and Mars.
The attendees enjoyed looking through all the telescopes we brought to the event.
We also demonstrated the club’s Library Telescope for the first time and made people aware of the program in Peoria.
Peoria Main Library Library Telescope Program Kickoff
Peoria Main Library Star Night and Library Telescope Program Kickoff
- Date and time: Monday, Feb 27 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- Public must register at the library prior to the event
- We’ll plan to set up telescopes at 6:00 pm
- Address: Peoria Main Library at N 85th Ave. and W Monroe St
- Brief introductory talk – John Hiatt will talk about the Library Telescope Program
- Setup Location: On the roof of the parking garage
- Photo Link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JGVjKvJa6bFKU7zz6
- Map: https://goo.gl/maps/GjkbGBqyfBoXu36CA
- Great site, top of the parking garage, library doors open until 7:00.
- Easy to get to from Grand Avenue, lots of parking just for us.
- Attendees last year: 53 this year the attendance was 75
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