Join Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) as they bring their scopes and expertise to bear on the sun and our galaxy. You're invited to join the club at their monthly SkyWatch at Northwest River Park's Equestrian Area to learn more about the night sky, and SUN-Days at Elizabeth River Park to learn more about the sun. Club members will be on hand to show you the sun on SUN-Days (see note), and the planets, stars, galaxies and more during SkyWatch (see note) depending on the time of year. For those who would like some help with new telescopes, club members hold an afternoon "Telescope 101" pre-SkyWatch event beginning about 90 minutes before sunset (please contact the club to set up). Please do not shine flashlights or headlights in the Equestrian area. Red flashlights are fine as they don't damage our night vision.
Note: Weather permitting, but please call Outdoor Programs at 757-382-1359 to verify.
SkyWatch at Northwest River Park
2022 Dates: Sunset to 11 p.m.
- January 22
- February 19
- March 5
- December 17
2022 Dates: Sunset to midnight
- April 23
- May 21
- June 18
- July 23
- August 20
- September 17
- October 15
- November 19
SUN-Days at Elizabeth River Park
2022 Dates: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- January 15
- February 12
- March 19
- April 16
- May 14
- June 11
- July 9
- August 13
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December 3
Cost: Free and open to the public. For all groups of ten or more people, reservations are strongly encouraged.
Information: Contact Outdoor Programs by calling 757-382-1359.