Name: [March monthly LVAS meeting/presentation] Messier Marathons: A Classic Cosmic Scavenger Hunt
Start: 2025-03-06T19:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-03-06T21:30:00-08:00
Location: The Dale Etheridge Planetarium at the College of Southern Nevada

$[March monthly LVAS meeting\/presentation] Messier Marathons: A Classic Cosmic Scavenger Hunt$

Join us for the March 2025 monthly meeting of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society at the Dale Etheridge Planetarium. This event is free and open to the public. (Just show up!) We start at 7:30.
Note: FB incorrectly shows the location as an on-campus restaurant. See details at the end of this event post for details on where to go, and where to park for free.
This month, we'll talk about the Messier Marathon-- astronomy's version of an all-night road trip, except the stops are galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! The Messier Marathon is a challenge where stargazers attempt to observe all 110 Messier objects in a single night. And LVAS will be having a Messier Marathon event on Saturday March 29th.
In this talk, we’ll explore the origins of the Marathon, essential planning tips, and what it takes to complete this ultimate celestial scavenger hunt. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just curious, come learn how to tackle the famed astronomical bucket list that is one of astronomy’s most exciting traditions!
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First time coming to a general meeting? We welcome you! Here are some tips to make it easy for you!
--Get there a little early to snag a seat.
--Parking is free in either of the two lots next to the Planetarium.
--And here's how to find it:
1) Navigate/map to "CSN Planetarium Parking".
2) Park in that lot, or the larger lot just before it. Both are accessible from the road after you turn off of East Cheyenne Ave. Parking is free.
3) Next to both parking lots is a drop-off car loop that is near the Planetarium entrance, which is just behind it. You'll see a large letter "S" on a building; go just to the right of the "S" building. Go into the doors that say "SOUTH ENTRANCE" in big letters.
4) You will see a bench seat; the Planetarium door is just a few steps further. Come on in and take any open theater seat.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Dale Etheridge Planetarium at the College of Southern Nevada, Russell's Restaurant, 3200 E Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030, United States,North Las Vegas, Nevada