This event is in the past.It took place on May 3, 2026 at Houge Park.
Join SJAA for a rare chance to stare directly at the Sun — safely, through specialized telescopes with solar filters that reveal sunspots and fiery prominences invisible to the naked eye. Learn how magnetic fields drive solar activity while enjoying an informal talk and hands-on astronomy.
family-friendly
hands-on astronomy
outdoor science
telescope viewing
Tips
🌞bring hat, sunscreen, water
🔭arrive by 1 PM to set up own telescope
🪐get a foldable solar system souvenir
Solar Observing
Cambrian
Join SJAA for a rare chance to stare directly at the Sun — safely, through specialized telescopes with solar filters that reveal sunspots and fiery prominences invisible to the naked eye. Learn how magnetic fields drive solar activity while enjoying an informal talk and hands-on astronomy.
family-friendly
hands-on astronomy
outdoor science
telescope viewing
Tips
🌞bring hat, sunscreen, water
🔭arrive by 1 PM to set up own telescope
🪐get a foldable solar system souvenir
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