ESPERANCE — Mark your calendar to come view the stars and planets in Landis' dark skies with members of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers.

A variety of telescopes will be set up for viewing the heavens, revealing nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, double stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Star parties are cancelled if the skies will be mostly cloudy.

Visit our website to learn more about enjoying AAAA Star Parties, and to register for these free events so you can be contacted in case it is necessary to cancel in the event of cloudy skies or rain. Scroll down on the webpage to access the registration form.

Star Parties in 2024 are scheduled for:

Saturday, May 4, 9:00 PM;

Friday, June 7, 10:00 PM;

Saturday, July 6, 10:00 PM;

Saturday, August 3, 9:30 PM;

Thursday, August 15, 7:30 PM (AAAA Annual Meeting with Star Party to follow); and

Saturday, September 28, 8:00 PM