Astronomy Events
Saturday, June 14
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. Join Muse...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Friday, June 20
Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each month, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation wit...
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Saturday, June 21
Find us at the Santa Barbara Solstice Festival! Join in using solar light to create prints of objects found in nature. Summer Solstice marks the beginning of astronomical s...
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday, June 22
Find us at the Santa Barbara Solstice Festival! Join in using solar light to create prints of objects found in nature. Summer Solstice marks the beginning of astronomical s...
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Thursday, June 26
What’s it like to land on a comet? Where are the Mars rovers today? What does the James Webb Space Telescope reveal about gas giants? Match your curiosity with the la...
4:30 PM–5:30 PM
Thursday, July 10
The Mars Ingenuity Helicopter's 72 flights across Mars were filled with discovery and inspiring moments. Overcoming operational and Martian challenges, every record was set...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, July 12
Explore the solar system from the vantage point of our cosmic coast. Uncover the secrets of the tides, the seasons, and the phases of the Moon. Listen to the surprising sou...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, July 12
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. Join Muse...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Friday, July 18
Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each month, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation wit...
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Friday, August 1
Understanding planetary habitability is one of the major challenges of the current scientific era. Though traditionally viewed through the lens of our home planet and its e...
7:30 PM–8:30 PM
