Public Star Party with Dyer and BSAS

Rescheduled from February 21.

Dyer Observatory and the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society (BSAS) are joining forces to bring the excitement of the cosmos to Middle Tennessee!

Our new series of events includes an expert-guided telescope viewing of planets, galaxies, nebulae and more. FREE and open to everyone—bring friends and family to observe winter gems like the Moon, Jupiter, Orion Nebula, Pleiades, Andromeda Galaxy and others!

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From I-24: Take the Shelby Ave. exit, going toward East Nashville. Make a right turn at 5th street, then left when it dead ends into Davidson St. Follow all the way along the river until you must turn left. Then turn right to go under the railroad trestle to the Nature Center parking lot. Telescopes will be set up in the field behind the Nature Center.

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Should I still come if it is cloudy or bad weather, and what is the cancellation policy?

The weather can be very tricky to predict sometimes. If it appears that there will be heavy cloud cover and/or rain, we will cancel the event. A cancellation notice will be posted by noon on the event date on the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory homepage, the BSAS homepage, and those who registered for the free tickets will receive an email notification from Eventbrite. If it looks like we will have a good chance of at least some telescope viewing, the event will still be a go.

What are the parking options?

Park in the Nature Center parking lot.

What can I bring?

Curiosity! Everyone is welcome, kids and adults alike. You're welcome to bring a telescope but you don't have to, just bring your enthusiasim for space and astrononmy!

What is the dress code?

We do not have one, but we ask that you wear what would be appropriate in a setting with children. Dress comfortably and for the weather because the event is outside. Closed-toe footwear is also suggested for safety.

Can I take photos?

Please be considerate of other guests and do not hold up the line with photos through the telescope. With the telescope attendant's permission, you may attempt a photo after the line clears. You and members of your group understand that we may take photos that include you for social media or other uses and that we cannot prevent you from being photographed by others. Please be considerate of flash photography when guests are observing through telescopes.

I can't make this one. Will there be more?

Yes! We are working on finalizing additional dates for more Star Parties. Follow us on social, check our website, and/or subscribe to the Dyer newsletter to stay in the loop.

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