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Canceled: Star Party at Galaxy Quest Observatory

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7:30pm Galaxy Quest Observatory 84 Vancycle Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849

The Saturday night star party is canceled because all of the weather forecasts predict thick clouds, as they have all week! But, hot tip: Friday night will have spectacular, rare, ideal observing conditions all over CMAS’s realm, so set up your . . . → Read More: Canceled: Star Party at Galaxy Quest Observatory

Modern Weather Multicasts can be Amazingly Accurate

Sometimes when turnouts to star parties are modest, I wonder whether skepticism about the weather keeps people home. Before the recent party at Brower, I posted, “Weather forecasts promise clear skies for this star party. The day’s earlier clouds and rain will move out to sea before nightfall.” That is exactly what happened! Weather forecasts . . . → Read More: Modern Weather Multicasts can be Amazingly Accurate

Star Party at Brower Observatory — Update

Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:30pm

341 Jefferson Road, Whitefield, ME 04353

Weather forecasts promise clear skies for this star party. The day’s earlier clouds and rain will move out to sea before nightfall.

The observatory is at the end of a long driveway, in the field beyond the house. It is generally possible to park . . . → Read More: Star Party at Brower Observatory — Update