Star Party
2025 Star Party Schedule:
Saturday, September 13th - Fort Casey State Park - Drop by Fort Casey and learn about amateur astronomy, astrophotography and see the wonders of the cosmos through some of our telescopes and telescopes with cameras. Island County Astronomical Society members will be there to present various aspect of amateur astronomy and some pictures we have taken of galaxies, star cluster and nebula formations in our universe. The presentation will begin at 8 pm. The presentation will take place even if its cloudy. In the event of rain (or the likely hood of rain) we will be forced cancel the event. We will update this website in the event of cancellation as early as we are able to determine.
Saturday, October 4th -International Observe the Moon Night - Island County Astronomical Society in conjunction with the Anacortes Library once again will host the International Observe the Moon Night at Seafarer's park on the waterfront in Anacortes. International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide. Everyone on Earth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations, and honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon. Island County Astronomical Society members will have various telescope there to allow you an up-close view of the moon and some of its more prominent features.
