Beyond the Big Sky

For one weekend a month from June through August, MLC will open its observatories to the public at sunset. Each evening will start with a presentation from one of MLC’s astronomy experts, after which you’ll have the opportunity to use your newfound knowledge to better appreciate the night skies as we gaze through MLC’s state-of-the art telescopes.

Each evening’s presentation will be different.

Members of MLC’s staff and volunteers from the Helena Astronomical Society will be on hand to operate the telescopes and answer questions in the observatories.

August 2nd Speaker:

James Manning is the retired Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, one of the nation’s leading organizations devoted to improving people’s understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of astronomy and space. Prior to joining the Society, Mr. Manning served as Head of the Office of Public Outreach of the Space Telescope Science Institute (the science operations center for the Hubble Space Telescope) and as Director of the Museum of the Rockies’ Taylor Planetarium in Bozeman, Montana. Mr. Manning has been a member of many planetarium and education organizations, and served as President of the International Planetarium Society.

For more information, visit: Beyond the Big Sky

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Montana Learning Center, 7653 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, United States