Join us as our local astronomy club marks its 70th anniversary with an afternoon of history, discovery, and as evening descends, dinner and (weather permitting) stargazing for dessert!
Enjoy presentations on the club’s remarkable legacy, a tribute to the life and work of E.
Dorrit Hoffleit, for whom the observatory is named, and a tea cup auction!.
We look forward to celebrating seven decades of astronomy, community, and wonder with you!
Limited to 50 participants.
RSVP by October 8!
Registration here: Star Party 70th Anniversary Registration 4:00 p.m., A.
B.
Ceder Room, Free …donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club on October 17, 2026, at White Memorial Conservation Center.
The event includes an afternoon of history and discovery, followed by dinner and stargazing in the evening, weather permitting.
This gathering offers astronomy enthusiasts and the public a chance to learn and observe the night sky together.
Join the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as they celebrate their 70th anniversary.
The event includes an afternoon of history and discovery, followed by dinner and stargazing in the evening, weather permitting, at the White Memorial Conservation Center.
On October 17, 2026, the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club celebrates its 70th anniversary at White Memorial.
The event includes an afternoon of astronomy history and discovery, followed by dinner and stargazing in the evening, weather permitting.
It’s a community celebration under the stars.
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club celebrates its 70th anniversary at White Memorial Conservation Center.
The event includes an afternoon of astronomy history and discovery, followed by dinner.
Weather permitting, attendees can enjoy stargazing in the evening.
This celebration invites astronomy enthusiasts and the public to learn and observe the night sky together.