WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023 AT 8:30 PM James Webb Space Telescope Mission Update James Webb Space Telescope has been fully operational for about a year now. Launched on Christmas Day, 2021, it is the first of the next generation of space telescopes. This presentation by NOMAC will explore the technology of this new instrument and […]

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 AT 8 PM Comets, Broom Stars of the Night Sky with Kevin Dehne We will be discussing a brief history of comets, how best to observe them, and equipment needed. What are comets? Where do they come from? How have they effected the Earth and other planets in the solar system? […]

. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 AT 8 PM – 9 PM Northern Lights and Spectroscopy with Aurelian Balan What are the northern lights and how do we see them? Formally called the aurora borealis, those beautiful reds, greens, and purples in the sky are an atmospheric phenomenon resulting from complex interactions between solar particles and […]

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023 AT 8:30 PM Introduction to Binocular Astronomy At the Headlands International Dark Sky Park, we frequently are asked what the best telescope for beginners is. Our answer is a good pair of binoculars. This presentation with NOMAC will discuss various types of binoculars and what accessories you should buy to enhance […]

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 AT 8 PM Dark Sky, Fireworks and Special Effects Photography at Night with Wayne Pope Come to the Headlands to enjoy a photography workshop lead by Wayne R. Pope, professor of photography at Lansing Community College. He will cover a variety of topics which include Astrophotography, stray light etiquette, camera and […]

MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023 AT 8:30 PM Telescope Tune-Up Workshop Do you have a telescope that you don't know how to use? Do you have a problem finding objects in the night sky and how to track them? Bring your telescope to this event. Members of the Northern Michigan Astronomy Club will be on hand […]

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023 AT 8 PM Introduction to Astronomy with Angie Morthland Do you have a youngster that is interested in celestial objects, space, and what the universe has to offer as a whole? Join Angie Morthland at the Headlands Waterfront Event Center for a fun introduction to Astronomy fit for all ages.