Galena Astronomical Society

04/01/2026

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Neptune is too close to the Sun to be seen this month, but Venus climbs and shines in the west after sunset, joined by a crescent Moon on the 18th. Learn more!

12/24/2025

Sadly, the Galena Territory no longer appears interested in providing a venue for our free public observing events. We tried reaching out to the director, but she failed to respond to our e-mail inquiring about their scheduling issue for our October 11, 2025 public observing event. When we arrived on that date, the parking lot was full, and we discovered that they were having some dinner event- but failed to notify us of this conflict- even though they knew about our observing event- as it was mutually agreed upon a year earlier in October 2024. We appreciate our guests and visitors and are making arrangements for another observing venue for 2026, and will post updates on this page. As many of our guests are actually residents of the Galena Territory, we would encourage you to inquire as to why the sudden disinterest in hosting our public observing events for you. Thank you again for your continued interest and support.

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10/11/2025

Skies look very good for tonight's public observing at this time!

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09/13/2025

Public observing for tonight, Saturday 13 September 2025 is canceled due to cloudy weather. Hope to see you at our next scheduled event in four weeks, October 11, 2025 at 6:30P.

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08/30/2025

Public observing for tonight, Saturday 30 August 2025 is canceled due to cloudy weather. Hope to see you at our next scheduled event in two weeks, September 13, 2025.

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08/30/2025

So far, it is looking cloudy for tonight's public observing, Saturday, 30 August 2025. We will issue a go/no go decision around 1600 hours today (4 PM) to give everyone an advance notice. As always, we try to avoid cancelations, and wait until the last minute to decide, which allows us to proceed with our observing programs should the sky conditions suddenly appear to be changing favorably.

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07/27/2025

Public observing for tonight, Saturday 26 July 2025 is canceled due to cloudy weather.

06/26/2025

So far, they are predicting clear skies for our second public observing event for the year, this Saturday 28 June 2025. Please join us by 8:30P at the Galena Territory Owners Club parking lot. ***NOTE: If you plan on arriving after 8:30P, you may have to use the alternate parking lots, as the main one we meet at will probably be closed off for safety. Do not try to squeeze your car in past barricades! They are there for a reason. If you are arriving after dark, please lower/dim your high beams so as not to blind observers who have arrived on time. Thank you!

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05/02/2025

So far they are calling for clear weather for our first public observing event this Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8P. We will see you at the Owners Club parking lot.

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03/05/2025

Please mark your calendars for our 2025 public observing events at the Galena Territory Owners Club.

May 3 8P
June 28 8:30P
July 26 8:30P
August 30 7:30P
September 13 7:30P
October 11 6:30P

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10/26/2024

Hello to our Galena Astronomical Society friends and followers. Due to increasing clouds approaching us from the west, we will have to CANCEL tonight's public observing event. As the day progressed, we closely monitored satellite imagery in order to make the right decision. We look forward to seeing all of you next year and will post our public observing schedule for 2025 soon!

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