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Upcoming Events
Dark Site Astronomy Group schedule for Members Only
Saturday January 10th, 2026, Evening Stargazing. Time 7:00PM to 9:00PM.
Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13010 Adventure Place, Lakewood Ranch
Saturday January 24th, 2026, The Bay Common Ground. Evening Stargazing. Time 6:30PM to 9:00PM.
1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota
Wednesday January 28th, 2026, 7:00 PM. Monthly Zoom Meeting – Members Only:
Comets: A Love Story This presentation revolves around a love story. Love between a man and a woman, but also the love they shared for exploring the universe. This is a story of comets, craters, outer space and a man and woman who studied them. Just in time for Valentine’s Day. This is the story of Carolyn Spellman who met her future husband, Eugene Shoemaker, in 1950. The two had a long-lasting marriage, raised a family, and became science astronomy partners. Together they discovered many comets, one which is named after them. Join Solar System Ambassador Linda McKenna as she tells a bittersweet tale of romance with a cosmic twist!
Saturday January 31st, 2026, Robinson Preserve. Evening Stargazing. Time 6:30PM to 9:00PM.
10299 9th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton
Saturday February 14th, 2026, Myakka State Park. Evening Stargazing. Time 6:30PM to 8:30PM.
13208 State Road 72, Sarasota
Saturday February 21st, 2026, Robinson Preserve. Evening Stargazing. Time 6:30PM to 8:30PM.
10299 9th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton
Wednesday February 25th, 2026, 7:00 PM. Monthly Zoom Meeting – Members Only:
Tonight’s presentation is entitled: Journey to a Comet by club member Greg Shanos. Greg’s interest in astronomy began back in 1985 when he witnessed the apparition of Halley’s Comet. Currently the internet is ablaze with the recent passage of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, raising awareness for the general public. Greg will discuss the composition of comets, the six spacecraft that have visited various comets with a focus on organic molecules that have been discovered.