Clear Sky at Sunset Only
Observation Opportunity
Saturday May 17, 2025
Sunset 8:15 PM
Civil Dusk-8:46/ Nautical Dusk- 9:24/ Astronomical Dusk- 10:07
Nightfall 10:07 PM
Members, which include Observatory Volunteers, and those interested in membership are invited to an observing opportunity at Ryan Observatory.
This is an opportunity for you to bring you personal gear to observe from the dark skies at the observatory.
Observatory parking areas and visitor center are closed, alternate parking provided at upper parking lot North of the Observatory. You may set up your personal gear to observe from the upper lot, campground bathroom is available at West end of lot. You may also bring your observing gear down to the amphitheater.
For members interested in volunteering this summer at the observatory, we will conduct a Dome 1 orientation at 8:45 PM. It will give you a good idea of what is involved if you want to operate an observatory for open houses. Other opportunities to get involved such as educator or general site and table assistant will be discussed.