Racine Astronomical Society
Upcoming Events
2025 Open Houses
Friday, April 11th, 8 - 11 PM
Spring Astronomy Day
Saturday, May 3rd, 8:30 - 11 PM
Solar Observing Day
Saturday, June 7th, 1 - 4 PM
Friday, July 18th, 8:30 - 11 PM
Friday, August 15th, 8:30 - 11 PM
Fall Astronomy Day
Saturday, September 27th, 8 - 11 PM
Friday, October 10th, 7 - 10 PM
Public night open house events are held monthly from April through October and there is no charge for admission or parking. As a non-profit organization that is volunteer run, we encourage a small donation during your visit to help us defray the yearly costs of observatory maintenance and care. We do enjoy having families join us for these events but ask that you keep young children close by (the grounds are not illuminated for better observing) and instruct them to respect the telescope equipment provided by our members. On occasion we may have dozens of visitors waiting in line to observe at a particular telescope and your patience is greatly appreciated. Your many questions are expected and welcomed, since part of our club mission is to educate and inspire each of you to participate in the world of amatuer astronomy. Astronomical equipment you'll find at the RAS observatory will range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars in value. Listening to someone describe viewing an object in our solar system though a telescope for the very first time....Priceless!. The night of an open house there will be a message on the observatory answering machine if the skies are cloudy.
General Meetings
General meetings are open to the public.
General Meeting followed by Spring Star Party
Saturday, April 26th, 7:30 PM
General Meeting followed by Summer Star Party
Saturday, July 26th, 7:30 PM
General Meeting followed by Fall Star Party
Saturday, October 18th, 7:30 PM
Star Parties / Member's Nights
Star parties and Member's Nights are open to members only
Total Lunar Eclipse Party
Thursday, March 13th, 10:00 PM
Spring Star Party
Saturday, April 26th, 8:30 PM
Members Night
Saturday, May 17th, 7:30 PM
Members Night
Saturday, June 28th, 7:30 PM
Summer Star Party
Saturday, July 26th, 8:30 PM
Summer Picnic
Saturday, August 9th, 4 PM
Members Night
Saturday, September 13th, 7:30 PM
Fall Star Party
Saturday, October 18th, 8:30 PM
Christmas Party
Saturday, December 13th, 7:30 PM
Work Parties
Come out and help us complete some of the projects at the observatory.
