2026 Astronomy Events
Tuesday Rooftop Astronomy
Join HMNS astronomers for a guided tour of the night sky highlights. Meet on the 7th floor of the HMNS parking garage. This event is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice due to inclement weather or poor visibility.
Free admission. No ticket required. Open to the public.
Dates:
- January 27, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Featuring the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and Andromeda Galaxy
- February 24, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Featuring the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and Orion Nebula
- March 24, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Featuring the Sun, Moon, Venus and Jupiter
- April 28, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Featuring the Sun, Moon, Venus and Jupiter
- May 26, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Featuring the Sun, Moon and Venus
- June 23, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Featuring the Sun, Moon and Venus
- July 21, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Featuring the Sun, Moon and Venus
- August 18, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Featuring the Sun, Moon and Venus
- September 22, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Featuring the Moon, Venus and Ring Nebula
- October 20, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Featuring the Moon, Saturn and Dumbbell Nebula
- November 17, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Featuring the Moon, Saturn and Andromeda Galaxy
- December 15, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Featuring the Moon, Saturn and Andromeda Galaxy
Sundial Celebrations
Join HMNS astronomers for seasonal celebrations! Meet the group at the Cockrell Sundial at the museum entrance. This event is weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice due to inclement weather or poor visibility.
Free admission. No ticket required. Open to the public.
Dates:
- Saturday March 21, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Spring (Vernal) Equinox
- Saturday June 20, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Summer Solstice
- Wednesday September 23, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Fall (Autumnal) Equinox
- Monday December 21, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Winter Solstice