Beyond the Big Sky

Come gaze at the wonders of the universe through Montana Learning Center’s state-of-the-art telescopes, some of the largest in Montana.
About this Event

For one weekend a month from June through September, MLC will open its observatories to the public at sunset. Each evening will start with a presentation from a guest astronomer, after which you’ll have the opportunity to use your newfound knowledge to better appreciate the night skies as we gaze through MLC’s state-of-the art telescopes.

Members of MLC’s staff and volunteers from the Helena Astronomical Society will be on hand to operate the telescopes and answer questions in the observatories.

James Manning - June 20th
Native Skies, Native Stories

Discover the night sky through a powerful blend of astronomy, culture, and storytelling with James Manning, a nationally respected leader in astronomy education and public outreach.
Manning is the retired Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, one of the nation’s leading organizations dedicated to inspiring greater understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of astronomy and space.
His varied career has also included serving as Head of the Office of Public Outreach at the Space Telescope Science Institute—the science operations center for the Hubble Space Telescope—and as Director of the Taylor Planetarium at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana.
A longtime member of numerous planetarium and education organizations, Manning also served as President of the International Planetarium Society.
Join us June 20th for Native Skies, Native Stories—an illuminating journey through the stars and the stories that connect us all.

For more information, visit: Beyond the Big Sky