Members-only Remote Observing

  • Several sites on rotation every weekend.

  • Only Bortle scale is listed for the sites below, specific site locations and info is for members only.

These sites help us get out of the severe light pollution from our backyards and into darker skies. Join fellow club members every weekend (weather dependent), observe, image, explore the night sky. Socialize with club members, get assistance with equipment, and more.

  • Bortle Class 4.

  • Bortle Class 4.

  • Bortle Class 4.

  • Bortle Class 4 (low 4, high 3)

  • Bortle Class 4.

  • Bortle Class 5.

Annual Private Star Party

Wildcat Mountain State Park, club visits for 1 week in late Summer.

Camp under the stars for 1 week, amazing experience. Bring your telescopes, batteries, and more. Observe and socialize with club members, see the universe at its best.

 

Reminders

  • NSA has special access to the remote observing sites throughout Northern Illinois.  

  • Members-only observing sessions are scheduled every weekend except the weekend nearest the full moon.  

  • Solar observing sessions are scheduled several times a year.

  • We host Public Star Parties every year.

  • Members-only invitation to our Annual private Star Party at Wildcat Mountain in Wisconsin.