Astronomy Day 2008

Saturday, May 10^th

Moss Wright Park, Goodlettsville, TN

2:00pm till 10:00pm

In recognition of National Astronomy Week, this year occurring May 5 – May 11, the Cumberland Astronomical Society will be hosting an Astronomy Day star party on Saturday, May 10^th at Moss Wright Park in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Astronomy Day activities will begin at 2:00pm and last until 10:00pm. This event is weather permitting.

On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers all excited. Astronomy clubs, science museums, observatories, universities, planetariums, laboratories, libraries, and nature centers throughout the nation will be hosting special events and activities to acquaint their population with local astronomical resources and facilities. Many of these events are located at non-astronomical sites, too such as shopping malls, parks, and urban centers in order to truly bring astronomy to the people.

CAS will have telescopes set up for safe solar observing during the daylight hours as well as telescopes and binoculars set up for nighttime viewing. Those attending will be able to view the moon, Saturn, and Mars, as well as many star clusters and beautiful double stars. Also, astronomy related handouts will be provided free of charge.

CAS will also provide star maps showing the location of objects of interest for that night.

This special event is open to anyone interested in astronomy or those with even a passing interest in the night sky. Bring the family and join in the fun!

The Cumberland Astronomical Society presents

Public Star Parties at Lock 4 Park in Gallatin

See our “Events” section for dates.

Viewing begins at sunset

Please come and look through our telescopes with us!

If the skies are totally clouded or rainy, then we will postpone the event.

If you have questions, please Click here to contact us

Welcome to the Cumberland Astronomical Society website!

The Cumberland Astronomical Society is an amateur astronomy club based in Gallatin, Tennessee. Our focus is to bring astronomy to the general public in the upper Middle Tennessee communities. We hold several monthly events at local schools, libraries, and parks. Everyone is welcomed to attend so please check our “Events” page for calendar dates and times.

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CAS News:

March 16-18, 2007

The Cumberland Astronomical Society partners with Dyer Observatory, Astronomy in the Parks Society, and Fall Creek Falls State Park to sponsor the third annual Tennessee Spring Star Party. Click here for more details.

2005 Astronomy Day Award Winners

July 12, 2005 Astronomy Day Award

The Cumberland Astronomical Society (Gallatin, Tennessee) wins Astronomy Day 2005 award for having “the Most Astronomy Day Activities for It’s Size!”

March 31 - April 2, 2006

The Cumberland Astronomical Society partners with the Astronomy in the Parks Society to sponsor the second annual Tennessee Spring Star Party at Fall Creek Falls State Park . Click here for more details.

We are proud to be a member society of the Astronomical League and Night Sky Network.

Click here to contact us

Please feel free to join us at our monthly club meetings at Volunteer State College and public star parties held at Lock 4 Park in Gallatin. See our “Events” section for details.

Above Image: A clip from one of the monthly public events hosted by the Cumberland Astronomical Society