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2025 Events
North Central Region of the Astronomical League, 2025 Conference
Friday–Sunday, April 25–27
Minneapolis Marriott Southwest Hotel
5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
https://ncral2025.org/
5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
https://ncral2025.org/
The 2025 Conference of the North Central Region will feature
presentations, observing, field trips, and much more!
Astronomy Day 2025
Saturday, April 26, 5:30–9 PM CDT
Organized by the Northwest Suburban Astronomers and Harper College
Harper College, 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
https://www.nsaclub.org/astronomy-day
Harper College, 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
https://www.nsaclub.org/astronomy-day
Presentations, astrophotography, outdoor observations, youth crafts,
table displays, and exhibits! All ages welcome!
Exploring the Milky Way
Tuesday, May 13, 7–10 PM Central Time
Dr. Dave Meyer
Fourth Annual CIERA Astronomy Night Out
Northwestern Univaersity, 2145 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60208
https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/627675
Fourth Annual CIERA Astronomy Night Out
Northwestern Univaersity, 2145 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60208
https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/627675
A public lecture by a Northwestern Professor Emeritus Dr. Dave Meyer
using the sharp eyes of the Hubble and Webb Space Telescopes to explore
the rich tapestry of the Milky Way Galaxy through spectacular images of
its stars, star clusters, and nebulae. The talk will be
followed by chats with CIERA scientists, family activities, and more!
Come continue our celebration of 15 years of astronomy research at
CIERA with one of our co-counders.
246th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society
Sunday–Thursday, June 8–12
This is an academic conference focused on astronomy.
Astronomical League Convention 2025 (AstroCon 2025)
Wednesday–Saturday, June 25–28
Ruby's Inn
26 S Main Str, PO Box 640001, Bryce Canyon City, Utah 84764
https://astrocon2025.org/
Sponsored by the MARS Region of the Astronomical League
26 S Main Str, PO Box 640001, Bryce Canyon City, Utah 84764
https://astrocon2025.org/
Sponsored by the MARS Region of the Astronomical League
AstroCon 2025 is an Astronomical League meeting of amateur astronomy
enthusiasts and will feature presentations, observing, field trips,
and much more! Ruby's Inn is near the entrance of the Bryce
Canyon National Park.
Illinois Dark Skies Star Party 2025
Thursday–Saturday, September 18–20
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
10149 County Hwy 11, Chandlerville, IL 62627
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.jimedgarpanthercreek.html
Hosted by the Sangamon Astronomical Society
https://sas-sky.org/
10149 County Hwy 11, Chandlerville, IL 62627
https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.jimedgarpanthercreek.html
Hosted by the Sangamon Astronomical Society
https://sas-sky.org/
Observer oriented - Dark skies - Great facilities - Fantastic food
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Adler Planetarium Events
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Some of them are live, interactive online.
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Northwestern University, CIERA Events for the Public
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https://ciera.northwestern.edu/events/#special_public_events
https://ciera.northwestern.edu/events/#special_public_events
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Northwestern University, CIERA Astronomy on Tap
Free and open to the public.
https://ciera.northwestern.edu/programs/astronomy-on-tap/
Then click on “Visit Program Website”.
https://ciera.northwestern.edu/programs/astronomy-on-tap/
Then click on “Visit Program Website”.
Astronomy on Tap is a series of informal gathering at Chicago-area bars
and restaurants.
At each event, experience: scientific talks, updates on the latest
astronomy news, and space-themed trivia.
Hang out afterwards to enjoy a beer or two, and have a conversation
with CIERA graduate students & postdocs about their research,
your astronomy questions, or anything you’d like.
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Fermilab Events
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Some of them are in-person or live, interactive online.
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Cernan Earth and Space Center Events
Cernan Earth and Space Center, Triton College, Building I
2000 Fifth Ave, River Grove, IL 60171
708-456-0300
Cernan information
2000 Fifth Ave, River Grove, IL 60171
708-456-0300
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Check out all the events at the Cernan Earth and Space Center,
on the Triton College campus in Building I.
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