Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. upcoming events

Manatee Springs State Park Outreach (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

AAC volunteers needed for "An Evening Under the Stars" an outreach @ Manatee Springs State Park. Observing equipment needed!

Manatee Springs State Park is hosting an outreach for their campground visitors, weather permitting.

Volunteer members please register here for entry to the event and for updates.

A GO or NO GO will be emailed to registrants by 3 pm the day of the event. You need to be registered for me to send you updates!!

Please plan on being set up by 5:00 pm. Sunset is at 5:36 pm. Event is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm and finish at 9:00 pm. We may go a bit later if weather is accommodating.

Volunteers should arrive no later than 5:00 pm. The park gates will be locked at sunset, 5:30 pm.

The moon will be the "star" of the evening, already up at 26.4% illumination.

Point of contact for Alachua Astronomy Club is Lisa Eager, Star Party Coordinator @ 352-318-4074.

Chiefland Dark Sky Star Party (28 Nov 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Exclusively for AAC members!

AAC has organized a dark sky star party at one of the darkest skies on the east coast!

Sunset is 5:32 pm.

Arrive at least one hour before sunset for setup and to get familiar with the observing field before dark.

PLEASE review the Star Party etiquette for Chiefland. http://shorturl.at/cgkMO

You need to register to attend, to receive GO or NO GO, and to receive directions to observing field.

Event Alerts - Members please register to attend. A "GO" or "NO GO" will be emailed to registrants by noon the day of the event. Your need to be registered for me to send you updates! Also, please double check weather conditions before heading out to Chiefland.

Stargazing @ Paynes Prairie (19 Dec 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

AAC volunteers needed for a Stargazing Outreach @ Hickory Ranch.

Volunteer members with and without telescopes please register here for entry to the event and for updates. I can still put volunteers to work even if you don't have a telescope!

A GO or NO GO will be emailed to registrants the day of the event. You need to be registered for me to send you updates!!

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is hosting an outreach for stargazing by the Alachua Astronomy Club, weather permitting, at Hickory Ranch.

Visitors (not AAC volunteers) need to register with Friends of Paynes Prairie at their website then click events for registration.

Please plan on being set up BY 5:00 pm. Sunset is at 5:36 pm. Event is scheduled to finish at 9:00 pm. We may go a bit later if weather is accommodating.

Volunteers should arrive no later than 5:00 pm. Pick out several sky objects and note a few details about them to share. Limited ac power is available with a long extension cord if needed. Temps fall after dark so dress warmly.

Point of contact for Alachua Astronomy Club is Lisa Eager, Star Party Coordinator @ 352-318-4074.