From April through October, the TCAA holds monthly observing sessions that are open to the public. These "star parties" are held at our observatory at the Sugar Grove Nature Center, a dark sky site southwest of Bloomington.
Additional prominent sky objects such as planets, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies will be viewed when visible.
If you would like to arrange a special event for your group, please click here.
| Event | Date | Timings | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Marvelous Moon | Sat, Apr 13, 2024 | 8:00PM CST to 10:00PM CST | Sugar Grove Nature Center | Completed |
| Galaxies Galore | Sat, May 11, 2024 | 8:30 PM CST to 10:30 PM CST | Sugar Grove Nature Center | Completed |
| Dancing Doubles | Sat, Jun 08, 2024 | 9:00 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST | Sugar Grove Nature Center | Completed |
| The Milky Way | Sat, Jul 06, 2024 | 9:00 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST | Sugar Grove Nature Center | Completed |
| Remnants of Dead Stars | Sat, Aug 10, 2024 | 8:30 PM CST to 10:30 PM CST | Sugar Grove Nature Center | Completed |
| Nebulae & Star Birth | Sat, Sep 07, 2024 | 7:45 PM CST to 9:45 PM CST | Sugar Grove Nature Center | Completed |
| Saturn and Cassini | Sat, Oct 05, 2024 | 7:00 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST | Sugar Grove Nature Center | Completed |