‘Cosmos’ shines brightly — Grand Traverse Insider
By Pat Stinson This story was originally published by the Grand Traverse Insider This fall marks the 30th anniversary of what has been called “the most widely watched PBS series in the world.”...
View ArticleAstronomy forum to address science, the night sky and star stories
From staff reports TRAVERSE CITY – Scientific discoveries in nuclear science, practical tips in astronomy, and the importance of Dark Sky Parks and outdoor lighting will be discussed during the...
View ArticleSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore holds Star Party
From staff reports Visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (the local branch of the National Park Service) on Saturday, June 18, at 9 p.m. for an evening with the stars. Join a Park Ranger and the...
View ArticleAstronomical Society meets at Lanphier Observatory
From staff reports On Thursday, July 28, the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) will hold a meeting and viewing night at the Lanphier Observatory on the beach at The Leelanau School, north of...
View ArticleBlack Star Farms features Arcturos Starry, Starry Night
From staff reports Bob Moler of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) and host of Interlochen Public Radio’s Ephemeris program since 1975 has joined with Black Star Farms for an educational...
View ArticleExperience the night sky at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
From staff reports As darkness falls on Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the glorious night sky becomes visible. You can enjoy special night sky experiences at the National Lakeshore this year...
View ArticleFind Your Park After Dark: experience the night sky at Sleeping Bear
From staff reports The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join Park Rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, May 23 at the Dune...
View Article“Find Your Park” After Dark: Sleeping Bear Dunes holds Summer Star Party
From staff reports The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore). Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on...
View ArticleNational Lakeshore holds solar eclipse viewing event
Staff reports The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Monday, Aug. 21 from 1-3:30 p.m....
View Article“Find Your Park” After Dark: National Lakeshore hosts Autumn Star Party
From staff reports The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, Sept. 23 in the...
View Article“Find Your Park” After Dark: Summer Star Party at Sleeping Bear Dunes...
From staff reports The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, June 23 at the Dune...
View ArticleSleeping Bear Dunes hosts “Find Your Park” After Dark: Summer Star Party
From staff reports The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, July 14, at the...
View Article“Find Your Park” After Dark: Summer Star Party at Sleeping Bear Dunes
From staff reports Take advantage of the very young moon to relax under the stars, view distant celestial objects, observe Jupiter, Saturn and the summer Milky Way at Sleeping Bear Dunes National...
View Article“Find Your Park” After Dark: Sleeping Bear Dunes holds birthday star party
From staff reports Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is the “star” of another autumn night sky event; October 21 marks the 49th anniversary of the establishment of the National Lakeshore. On...
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