Star Party

Name: Star Party
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Placitas

The Albuquerque Astronomical Society hosts a free Star Party at the Placitas Community Library in Placitas, NM. The event on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 6-10 p.m. includes both solar and night observing sessions.

Date: Jun 20, 2026
Location: Placitas

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Star Party

Date: Jun 20, 2026
Location: Placitas

Astronomy Star Gazing Observing

Event summary

Highlights

Solar observing
Night observing
Fab Fifty Summer Session led by James Carr

The Albuquerque Astronomical Society is presenting a free Star Party, inviting the public to explore the skies. This event is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Star Party will take place at the Placitas Community Library, located at 452 N.M. Highway 165 in Placitas, New Mexico. Attendees can expect a program that begins with solar observing, allowing for safe daytime viewing of the sun.

Following the solar session, the event will transition to night observing, which will include a "Fab Fifty Summer Session" guided by James Carr.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Placitas Community Library; www.abqjournal.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Placitas

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