Springfield Astronomical Society

We held a "Telescopes 101" class at The Library Center In Springfield on Wednesday evening October 28, 2026 with an observing session afterword. We had a good turnout, and were able to provide hands on demonstrations, answer questions, and give advice on buying a telescope and getting started in astronomy. The hands on format was very successful and seemed to be quite popular.

🌟🔭 SAVE THE DATES, SPACE LOVERS! 🔭🌟

📅 Mark your calendars for these upcoming Springfield Astronomical Society events!

🪐 October 27: Monthly SAS Meeting — Exoplanets
🔭 October 28: Introduction to Telescopes Class
⭐ November 13: Finley Farms Stargazing & S’mores
🌌 November 17: Star Party Telescope Clinic
🔥 November 20: Hulston Mill Park — Something Stellar Is Coming!
🛰️ November 24: Monthly SAS Meeting — The Voyager Mission (Location TBD)

🎄 There will be no monthly SAS meeting in December, so make sure to join us for these upcoming opportunities before the holiday season!

Whether you're a seasoned stargazer, a telescope beginner, or simply curious about the universe, we'd love to see you out there!

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Join us in the auditorium at The Library Center on S. Campbell in Springfield on Wednesday evening October 28 for a "Telescopes 101" class about the basics of telescopes. This class will provide an introduction to telescopes and mounts, how they work, the various types, and all of the information you will need to choose a telescope and begin using one. There will be a presentation followed by hands on demos of various types of telescopes and mounts as well as plenty of opportunity for questions and answers.

Come learn about telescopes and get your questions answered!

Hope to see you there!

🔭✨ Ever wondered how to use a telescope? This is the perfect place to start!

Join the Springfield Astronomical Society at Clever Library for a fun, hands-on astronomy class where you'll learn how to use the library telescope and binoculars with guidance from experienced members.

Whether you're brand new to astronomy or just want to get more out of your stargazing, we'd love to see you there!

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Clever Library Classroom
👥 Ages 12 & up
🔭 Bring your own binoculars if you have them—but don't worry if you don't!

You'll learn:
🌙 How to use a telescope with confidence
🪐 Tips for finding the Moon and planets
⭐ How to make the most of binoculars for astronomy
🗺️ Plus, attendees will receive a FREE sky map!

Tag a friend who's always wanted to explore the night sky! 🌌

🌧️🔭 FIELD OF DREAMS STAR PARTY — CANCELLED

Unfortunately, due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Field of Dreams Star Party at the Crane Baseball Field scheduled for October 16 has been cancelled. The October 17 rain date is cancelled as well.

We’re disappointed that we won’t get to gather under the stars this time.

A big thank-you to Crane Library and everyone who was looking forward to joining us! ❤️

✨ Keep looking up! We hope to see you at another Springfield Astronomical Society event soon.