Trap Pond Informal Star Party

Trap Pond State Park - Cypress Point N38° 31'30" W75° 27'58", Laurel, DE, United States

Camp by your telescopes for $7 per night payable to Lyle at Trap Pond State Park near Cypress Point. Weather permitting (like it's raining we probably won't be there).

$7

Delmarva Stargazers Holiday Party

First Presbyterian Church 118 W Commerce St., Smyra, DE, United States

We will be having our annual Christmas Party with our December meeting. December 4, at 6:30 pm-  Church doors will open at  6 pm. Please bring a side or dessert (if you cannot, come anyway)!   We want to see you more that we need more food! Hope to see many of you all there … Continue reading Delmarva Stargazers Holiday Party

Mirror Making Workshop

Redden State Forest Lodge 18074 Redden Forest Drive, Georgetown, DE, United States

The Delmarva Stargazers are once again putting on their famous Mirror Making Workshop

2017 Stargaze Star Party

Trap Pond State Park - Cypress Point N38° 31'30" W75° 27'58", Laurel, DE, United States

Stargaze Star Party at Trap Pond

$56

Buying a telescope!

First Presbyterian Church 118 W Commerce St., Smyra, DE, United States

So you've decided to take the plunge and get a telescope. Choosing a telescope is very different from buying a television, and salespeople rarely understand what amateur astronomers need. Delmarva Stargazers’ has a version of Sky & Telescope’s buying guide  below. https://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-equipment/telescope-buying-guide/ If you want more information, go to Sky & Telescope's Skywatching Video Series: … Continue reading Buying a telescope!

Free

Partial Solar Eclipse

The Sky Up, Any City, DE, United States

Annular Solar Eclipse for much of North America including Delaware. This starts before sunrise - abut 10 degrees so the sun will arise partially eclipsed. You will need eye protection for entire event. Times are for local time from approximate sunrise to the end. Maximum eclipse is at 5:38AM local time in the East-northeast. It … Continue reading Partial Solar Eclipse