Are Star Parties canceled on cloudy or rainy nights?
No, Star Parties are held rain or shi … er … well … clear skies. If it’s too cloudy/rainy/windy/dusty/humid (we get strange weather up here sometimes) to do our observing, we conduct indoor programs instead. These can include, but are not limited to, “virtual” Moon tours, spectroscopy demonstrations (an activity designed to give our visitors a better understanding of how astronomers learn about the universe), “virtual” solar system tours, presentations on satellite viewing, etc. Occasionally, research astronomers will join us to provide talks on their current research programs. Because we have such a wide array of interesting, educational programs to present on these nights, your Star Party passes are not refundable on the basis of inclement weather.
