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 …
How Dark Is It? with UCLA Students
Did you know that light pollution, characterized by unwanted or excessive artificial light affects 80% of the lightening of the night skies around the globe? In collaboration with the Central Idaho Dark Sky reserve, UCLA student researchers will share information on the impacts of light pollution, as well as what the public can do to get involved to tackle it! Register now to secure your spot!
Music in the Dark with Kishi Bashi
Join us in an evening dedicated to celebrating the importance of dark skies with Dr. Kimberly Dill and acclaimed musician Kishi Bashi. Dr. Dill will continue her discussion on the preservation of dark skies accompanied by live acoustic music by Kishi Bashi, improvising in response to Idaho’s pristine night sky. The event will be held outdoors, come prepared for your comfort. Register now to secure your spot!
Music in the Dark with Dr. Kimberly Dill
When presented with the complexities surrounding ‘natural darkness’, two key aspects stand out: the potential for amazing experiences and the essential health benefits for human wellbeing. Unfortunately, natural darkness is increasingly threatened by light pollution, hindering both opportunities and human health. Join us in welcoming environmental philosopher Dr. Kimberly Dill and musician Kaoru Ishibashi to explore and celebrate the beauty of natural darkness.
Solar Gazing
Join us on Saturday, July 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Stanley Community Building for solar gazing. Astronomers will have specials telescopes set up to explore the sun. Plus kid’s astro-activities!
Idaho’s Dark Skies – Perseid Meteor Shower
Hailey Public Library and the Central Idaho Dark Sky Alliance will host 2023 Astronomer in Residence Dr. Joel Weisberg for a nighttime observing session on Saturday, August 12, from 9:30-11:30 PM. Highlights include the Perseid Meteor Shower, deep sky objects, bright planets and spectacular summer constellations. Boise State University’s AstroTAC team, popular local astronomer Tim Frazier and friends will be on hand plus cool telescopes. Meet at the Croy Canyon Motorized Trailhead, 3.1 miles west of Hailey. Turn headlights off while driving in. In case of weather-related issues, check the HPL website at www.haileypubliclibrary.org after 5 PM.
Is it The End of Night? with Paul Bogard
The beauty of darkness, the costs of light pollution, and what we can do to protect the night. A starry night is one of nature’s most magical wonders. Yet in our artificially lit world, most of us no longer experience true darkness. In this talk based on his critically acclaimed book “The End of Night,” Paul Bogard seeks to restore our awareness of the spectacularly primal, wildly dark night sky and how it has influenced the human experience across everything from science to art. Using a blend of personal narrative, natural history, science, and astronomy, Bogard shares the importance of darkness—what we’ve lost, what we still have, and what we might regain—and the simple ways we can reduce the brightness of our nights tonight. Registration recommended to save a seat. Special thanks to Boise State University for bringing Paul to Idaho as part of their Sawtooth Writing Retreat Sept. 14-17 at the Central Idaho 4-H Camp. Paul Bogard is author of “The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light,” which was shortlisted for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. He is also the author of “The Ground Beneath Us: From the Oldest …
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