UitP Schedule

University of Minnesota

Department of Astronomy

Summer 2008 UitP Schedule

Events begin with a short presentation at 8:30, followed by sky observing until 10:00 or 11:00pm. The presentation is held rain or shine, but sky observing may be cancelled due to poor weather. The events are FREE, but the park may require a vehicle permit for entry.

Date (2008)Location
Friday, June 27 Dodge Nature Center
Saturday, June 28 Eastman Nature Center
Friday, July 4 Lake Shetek State Park
Saturday, July 5 Camden State Park
Friday, July 11 William O'Brien State Park
Saturday, July 12 Eastman Nature Center
Friday, July 18 Afton State Park
Saturday, July 19 Tamarack Nature Center
Friday, July 25 Lake Maria State Park
Saturday, July 26 William O'Brien State Park
Friday, August 1 Gooseberry Falls
Saturday, August 2 Tettegouche State Park
Friday, August 8 Dodge Nature Center
Saturday, August 9 Lake Maria State Park
Friday, August 15 Father Hennepin State Park
Saturday, August 16 Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Friday, August 22 Afton State Park
Saturday, August 23 William O'Brien State Park
Friday, August 29 Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Saturday, August 30 Lake Maria State Park
Friday, September 5 Afton State Park
Saturday, September 6 William O'Brien State Park

Interested in more information? Contact Andrew Helton at or 612-625-0580.