Knoxville Observers

CANCELLED: Public star party (weather permitting)
2023-08-12 20:00 - 2023-08-13 01:00 (America/New_York) | Norris Dam pool parking lot, 125 Village Green Cir, Rocky Top, TN, 37769, United States
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Public star party on Saturday 08/12/2023 at Norris pool parking lot next to the ranger station.
Start time is 8:00pm. It will be for visual and astrophotography.
The Norris site is a high bortle 4 sky, you can see the milky way, so bring your astrophotography gear and your visual gear and let’s have fun!
Also, remember the star party is weather pending.

CANCELLED: OBED - View the Perseids Meteor Shower (weather permitting)
2023-08-12 23:00 - 2023-08-13 01:00 | Lilly Bluff Overlook, Obed Wild & Scenic River, 472J+8X, LAT/LONG: 36.101135, -84.717780, Lancing, TN, 37770, United States
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Join the Dark Sky Ranger at Lilly Bluff Overlook to view what is considered one of the best meteor showers of the year; the Perseid Meteor Shower. An NPS telescope will also be available to view other stellar objects in the night sky. This event is subject to clear-sky conditions. Please call the Obed Visitor Center before 5 p.m. on the day of the event to confirm status of the event.
• When: Saturday, August 12th at 11:00 p.m. (ET)
• Where: Meet at Lilly Bluff Overlook
• This is a free event. All ages are welcome to attend, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a red-light flashlight, blanket, or chair for comfortable seating.
For more information, please contact Obed Wild & Scenic River at 423-346-6294

Public star party
2023-08-19 20:30 - 2023-08-20 01:00 | Norris Dam pool parking lot, 125 Village Green Cir, Rocky Top, TN, 37769, United States
Public star party on Saturday, 08/19/2023 at Norris pool parking lot next to the ranger station.
Start time is 8:30pm. It will be for visual and astrophotography.
The Norris site is a high bortle 4 sky, you can see the milky way, so bring your astrophotography gear and your visual gear and let’s have fun!
Also, remember the star party is weather pending.

Hangout under the stars (weather permitting)
2023-09-09 20:00 - 2023-09-10 01:00 | Norris Dam pool parking lot, 125 Village Green Cir, Rocky Top, TN, 37769, United States
Come and hang out with us on Saturday, 09/09/2023, starting at 8pm at Norris pool parking lot.
Weather and smoke forecast so far looks good!

Hope to see you there!

- Solar Viewing with the Knoxville Observers
2023-09-16 15:30 - 18:00 | HGTV Overlook, Lake Shore Park, Knoxville, 5930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
Due to the weather conditions this event has been cancelled.
Join us for a free informational solar viewing session!
We will look at the sun, its sunspots, prominences and more!

- Cade's Cove Star Party
2023-09-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Cades Cove Loop, Cades Cove Loop Rd, Townsend, TN, 37882, United States
Cade’s Cove Star Party
Due to the weather conditions this event has been cancelled.

When:
Saturday, September 16, 2023
7:30pm to 10:00pm
(UTC-04:00) America/New York
Where:
Cade’s Cove: Great Smoky Mountain National Park
https://goo.gl/maps/Rh11yDN3au4RQDbTA
Organizer: James Cantu james.cantu@… 865-405-2492

Sidewalk Astronomy Program
2024-01-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Obed Visitor Center, 208 N. Maiden Street, Wartburg, TN, 37887, United States
Join the Dark Sky Ranger at 7:00 p.m. for a sidewalk astronomy program
outside the Obed Visitor Center. The program will highlight our nearest
celestial neighbor, the Moon, and include opportunities for participants to
use their smart–phones to photograph the Moon through our telescopes.

• When: Friday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. (ET)
• Where: Obed Visitor Center, 208 N. Maiden Street, Wartburg, TN
• This is a free event. All ages are welcome to attend, but children
must be accompanied by an adult.
• Please dress warmly and bring a chair for comfortable seating.

Astro Coffee
2024-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Barnes & Noble, 8029 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
Meet and greet – Enjoy your favorite beverage (Bring/buy your own) and talk astronomy.

Hangout under the stars (weather permitting)
2024-02-03 18:00 - 23:30 | Norris Dam pool parking lot, 125 Village Green Cir, Rocky Top, TN, 37769, United States
Come and hang out with us on Saturday February 2nd, starting at 6pm at Norris pool parking lot.
It will most likely be cold, dress appropriately!
Remember to bring a red flashlight!

Hangout under the stars (weather permitting)
2024-02-10 18:00 - 23:30
