Join us at Penn Dixie for an out-of-this-world experience! Our astronomers, along with our friends from the Buffalo Astronomical Association – will map the night sky — including stars, planets, constellations, and deep space objects — for you using a variety of telescopes and specialized equipment.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, warm clothing, blankets, a flashlight, and food/beverages. We’ll have plenty of telescopes, but you can bring yours along, too, if you’d like some expert advice. All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
Please plan to arrive a few minutes before the scheduled start time so that you have time to use the restroom and set up your lawn chairs / blankets. If you arrive after the start time, we ask that you dim your headlights when pulling into the parking lot.
Check our social media (Facebook & Instagram) for weather-related updates. Stargazing will be cancelled in the event of rain or heavy cloud coverage.
2026 Dates:
- June 20 at 9 pm – Rain date: June 27
- July 25 at 9 pm – No rain date
- August 15 at 8 pm – Rain date: August 22
- September 19 at 7 pm – Rain date: September 26
Thanks to the generous support of the Town of Hamburg, there is no charge for our evening astronomy programs.
Thinking about purchasing a telescope? This telescope guide offers some great suggestions from Penn Dixie astronomer Ernie Jacobs. You can also download our Astronomy Night guide — also prepared by Ernie Jacobs — to learn more about our programs.