The Hailey Public Library, Idaho Dark Sky Alliance and Boise State University will host astronomer Dr. Rachel Smith in a free talk entitled “From New Stars to the Edge of the Universe: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Cosmic Origins” on Saturday, March 8, from 5:00-6:00 PM at Town Center West. Dr. Smith is Head of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Lab and Curator of Meteorites at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. A free stargazing session will follow from 7:30-9:30 PM hosted by the Sawtooth Botanical Garden, 11 Gimlet Road, Ketchum. For more information, visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org.
Perseid-Palooza! with 2024 Astronomer in Residence Lauren Osburn
Join Us for the Perseid-Palooza! Hailey Public Library, Central Idaho Dark Sky Alliance and The Sage School will host 2024 Astronomer in Residence Lauren Osburn for a free nighttime observing session on Saturday, August 10, from 9:30-11:30 PM at the TSS campus, 1810 Quigley Farm Road in Hailey. See the Perseid Meteor Shower, deep sky objects, waxing crescent moon and spectacular summer constellations. Boise State University AstroTAC team members and local astronomers will share cool telescopes and constellation lore. In case of inclement weather, Sunday, August 11, is back up date. Check for updates at www.haileypubliclibrary.org.
Dark Sky Program: Revealing the Unseen
“Revealing the Unseen: Deciphering Telescope Imagery,” with Astronomer in Residence, Lauren Osburn at the Stanley Library. If you have you ever wondered what exactly you are looking at when you see a new Hubble Space Telescope (HST) or James-Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image, join us to learn more! One of the most important factors to consider is the filters being used by the telescope. The most interesting filters are the ones that focus on the light we are unable to see with our eyes. For example, did you know Neptune has rings? Using JWST’s near-infrared camera, we were able to reduce the obscuration from visible light and obtain detailed images of Neptune and its exciting features. Lauren will take a dive into understanding telescopes and the beautiful and inspiring images they provide us with. Ms. Lauren Osburn is a recent graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics. During her undergraduate studies, she gained interest in the possibility of extraterrestrial life within our solar system and the evolution and history of our universe. She also completed a research project to estimate the age of one of the oldest known globular clusters. Passionate …
Stargazing Float on Redfish Lake
Join us for a unique adventure as we cruise Redfish Lake by boat for a late-night starry sky tour with Kristin Fletcher. REgistration is required. For ticket please call (208) 774-3536.
Stargazing
In cooperation with the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve and the , we are offering several astronomy-related programs this summer. Thursday, August 1, 9:30 p.m. Stargazing with Astronomer in Residence, Lauren Osburn. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the Library. See what the night sky has to offer! Later in the month: Wednesday, August 7 at 5:00 p.m.: Lecture: “Revealing the Unseen: Deciphering Telescope Imagery,” with Astronomer in Residence, Lauren Osburn at the Library. If you have you ever wondered what exactly you are looking at when you see a new Hubble Space Telescope (HST) or James-Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image, join us to learn more! One of the most important factors to consider is the filters being used by the telescope. The most interesting filters are the ones that focus on the light we are unable to see with our eyes. For example, did you know Neptune has rings? Using JWST’s near-infrared camera, we were able to reduce the obscuration from visible light and obtain detailed images of Neptune and its exciting features. Lauren will take a dive into understanding telescopes and the beautiful and inspiring images they provide us with. Ms. Lauren Osburn is a recent graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, where she earned her …
A Dark Sky Event
Hotel Ketchum and Barrio75 present Tacos, Tequila + Telescopes, a special Dark Sky Event in celebration of the Super New Moon and Geminids Meteor Shower! A special lodging rate is available for the weekend. Join us Saturday, December 4th at 6:00 PM in The Backyard for a special presentation with Idaho native and Dark Sky Guide, Chris Anderson, who will guide us through the wonders of the night sky with a telescope and a star projection map. Refreshments* will be served. This event is suitable for all ages. Personal binoculars and telescopes are also welcome. *Cocoa, coffee, cider + cookies included. Tacos, Tequila + more available for purchase at Barrio75. Lodging rates start at $129 per night!