Observing God’s handiwork declared by the heavens

DISCOVERING THE UNIVERSE
A Course in Astronomy - Monday’s 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Click here for more info.

Star Parties  – Open viewing nights for the general public. 

1. A $4 viewing fee is requested/person to help defray observatory expenses. 
2. Groups of 6 or more must make reservations.  nhcs@nhcs.us or 476-4588.
3. Bring your telescopes for others to look through while taking turns to see through New Hope’s telescope.  Electrical outlets are available.
4. Bring good binoculars.  School has 8 pairs that can be borrowed.
5. Do not bring flashlights unless they are small and covered with a red filter.  Even then use should be very limited.
6. This is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free campus.
7. Park in the parking lot off of Hidden Valley Rd and follow posted directions to the observatory.  Handicap, elderly, or those bringing a heavy telescope may enter parking lots off of New Hope Road.

2009 Scheduled Saturday viewing nights begin at TBA. 
(Observatory will be closed if foggy or cloudy.)
Moon not visible on highlighted, underscored dates – stargazing greatly enhanced!

Saturdays:
April 25
May 30
June 27
July 11
August 29
September 26
October 24
November 21

Other times of the week may be scheduled by appointment. Contact the school by nhcs@nhcs.us, (541) 476-4588 (Monday-Friday), or 660-6320.

Continued Gifts for the Observatory Will Be Vital:
For group viewings it is a must to have more good binoculars, additional out-on-the field telescopes, a couple laser pointer, cash gifts, etc.