Saturday Stargazing

Sat Sep 13 2025 at 07:30 pm to 10:30 pm UTC-05:00

Allerton Park and Retreat Center | Monticello

Allerton Park and Retreat Center
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Saturday Stargazing
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Experience Allerton after dark and observe the fascinating night sky at Saturday Stargazing on Saturdays, Sept. 13 & Oct. 18 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Sun Singer.
Join the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing, finding constellations and spotting deep space objects through telescopes. Arrive early, bring snacks and play lawn games as the sun sets. The best views start at 8:45 p.m., with the event wrapping up by 10:30 p.m.
$5/person. Register at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/saturday-stargazing-2/*. Registration is encouraged three days before each event, but you may also pay in cash the night of the event. All sales are final.
*Participants are encouraged to bring a telescope if they own one, but it is not required to participate.
NOTE: This event is contingent on the weather, and will be cancelled if there are clouds, rain or other weather that would obstruct the night sky.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email [email protected].
By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
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Allerton Park and Retreat Center, 499 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IL 61856-8280, United States

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