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March 28, 2025 Date

Astronomy Events

The Black Hole Explorer and the Edge of the Universe
Friday, April 4
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) brought us the first image of a black hole in 2019, stunning the world and making the unseeable seen for the first time. This image is onl...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, April 5
Please note: To avoid a conflict with another event, this Star Party in April 2025 occurs on the first Saturday of the month, rather than the usual second Saturday.
The Pal...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Astronomy After Hours: Member Planetarium Shows
Friday, April 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
Astro Fest
Sunday, May 4
Celebrate astronomy with space-themed fun for all ages! Enjoy science demonstrations by UCSB Physics Circus and the Museum’s Astronomy Programs staff. Talk with exper...
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, May 10
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
Astronomy After Hours: Rings of Saturn
Friday, May 16
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
Star Party
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
Astronomy After Hours: Betelgeuse Goes Supernova
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
Star Party
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
Astronomy After Hours: Secret Lives of Black Holes
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