DIRECTIONS TO THE OBSERVATORY
Every year The Des Moines Astronomical
Society presents a full lecture series during the spring, summer, and
fall months. The lectures are free and open to the public, however the
society urges all attendees to please contribute to the operation of
the observatory through donations. After each lecture, weather permitting,
public observing through Ashton's telescopes will be provided. Several
DMAS members bring personal telescopes for public observing. We encourage
everyone, member or not, to bring a telescope or binoculars!
The Des Moines Astronomical Society hosts "Special Groups" throughout the year. These groups are usually Boy or Girl Scout groups as well as school roups. We are available at the observatory on these Special Nights not counting Public Nights for these groups. Anyone interested is scheduling a night for theor group may contact the DMAS through our web site. The DMAS will provide Special Nights for any group from April 1st through October 31st. Please contact info@dmasonline.org
for scheduling information.
The 2011 Public Schedule has concluded. The 2012 schedule will be posted by March 25, 2012. Please check back then for further details.
