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Pumpkinova at Michiana Star Party
Corona Borealis shined both as the constellation in the night sky and as Pumpkinova at the Michiana Astronomical Society's (MAS) 15th Annual Star Party. MSP-15 launched on Thursday and Friday nights with clear skies and multiple telescope setups for astronomy enthusiasts and visitors at Potawatomi Wildlife Park on October 23-26, 2025. Lit from behind, seven holes drilled into a pumpkin define u-shaped Corona Borealis, with the Northern Crown and Comet Lemmon visible in the
Nov 111 min read
In Autumn, Find Corona Borealis Left of Big Dipper
Finding Corona Borealis- -site of an upcoming nova --in late autumn gets more challenging, for the constellation is low in the evening twilight, dimming as it sets in the thick air mass near the horizon. You may not have the guide stars Arcturus and Izar to find Gemma, (a.k.a. Alphecca), the gem star of the Northern Crown. The Big Dipper comes to the rescue. Nights in October open with the Big Dipper appearing upright, resting near the horizon to keep its contents from spil
Oct 131 min read
October Star Party in Michiana
The 15th Annual Michiana Star Party (MSP-15) hosted by Michiana Astronomical Society will be held at Potawatomi Wildlife Park on October 23-26, 2025. A star party is an opportunity for astronomers and hobbyists to set up telescopes overnight in a dark site to observe the wonders of the universe. Even if you don't own a telescope, the public is invited to attend to take in the spectacle. On Saturday, October 25, astronomers will speak about intriguing exoplanets and star fo
Oct 72 min read
Michiana Star Party is May 19-21
The 2023 Michiana Star Party will be May 19-21 at Dr. TK Lawless County Park in Vandalia, MI. Come join astronomy enthusiasts who set up...
Mar 7, 20231 min read
Friday at a Star Party
Even the approach to the 2022 Michiana Star Party was sublime, as a dirt road dappled in sunlight set the stage. And then you arrive at...
Jun 12, 20224 min read
Stargazing in 2021 at Dr. TK Lawless Dark Sky Park
Dr. TK Lawless County Park announced its 2021 stargazing schedule. Declared an International Dark Sky Park, the site is open on...
Jan 23, 20211 min read
Kids, Bring Your Adults to Science Alive
I've got a question to ask you at 2018 Science Alive about scale models. Please visit the lower level of the St. Joseph County Public...
Jan 20, 20181 min read
Look Through a Big Scope Nov. 17
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER Wanna observe deep sky objects through big telescopes at a dark sky site? Enjoy a special skygazing event...
Nov 10, 20173 min read
