All events are free and open to the public. Outdoor events are subject to cancellation or postponement due to weather (note that rain dates are listed as separate events, but don’t apply if the main event occurred on schedule). Check our Facebook feed to get the latest scheduling updates.
The calendar below contains a few past events for reference. If necessary, scroll down to see upcoming events.
- 2026-10-22
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UVM SpaceClub StarGazing with VAS
2026-10-22 19:30 - 22:00
Redstone Green, Burlington, VT 05401, USAThe UVM SpaceClub has invited the VAS to assist with the semi-annual StarGazing event on the Redstone Green.
Details at the UVM SpaceClub Instagram Account.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dep2uU_AwTT/
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- 2026-10-23
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Stargazing-Member & Invited Guests at the Hinesburg Site
2026-10-23 19:00 - 23:00
Rain date - Saturday the 24th depending on the weather.
Gate opens 7 PM.
Moon almost full. Saturn 28 deg. high at 8:00 PM.If you are not VAS member and/or need directions, contact Paul at paulwaav@together.net or call 802-388-4220
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- 2026-10-24
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Stargazing-Member & Invited Guests at the Hinesburg Site
2026-10-24 19:00 - 23:00
Rain date only - depending on the weather.
Gate opens 7 PM.
Moon almost full. Saturn 28 deg. high at 8:00 PM.If you are not VAS member and/or need directions, contact Paul at paulwaav@together.net or call 802-388-4220
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- 2026-10-30
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Stargazing-Member & Invited Guests at the Hinesburg Site
2026-10-30 19:00 - 23:00
Rain date - Saturday the 31st depending on the weather.
Gate opens 7 PM.
“Deep Sky” observing. Saturn 32 deg. high at 8:00 PM. Moon rises 9:30 the 30th and 10:45 the 31st.If you are not VAS member and/or need directions, contact Paul at paulwaav@together.net or call 802-388-4220
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- 2026-10-31
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Stargazing-Member & Invited Guests at the Hinesburg Site
2026-10-31 19:00 - 23:00
Rain date only - depending on the weather.
Gate opens 7 PM.
“Deep Sky” observing. Saturn 32 deg. high at 8:00 PM. Moon rises 9:30 the 30th and 10:45 the 31st.If you are not VAS member and/or need directions, contact Paul at paulwaav@together.net or call 802-388-4220
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- 2026-11-02
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VAS Monthly Meeting
2026-11-02 19:30 - 21:00
Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USAFree and Open to the Public
In-person and via Zoom
Ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM
VAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link
The in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.If you attend via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30. If you don't have Zoom installed, the application will automatically download and install when you click the meeting link. This may take a couple minutes.
PRESENTATION:
A PBS NOVA Video: Einstein’s Dream
This is a video originally produced for the PBS Nova series and repackaged by Astronomy Magazine in their “Infinite Cosmos” series of DVD’s.Following the main presentation, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month by Terri Zittritsch.
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- 2026-11-06
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Stargazing-Member & Invited Guests at the Hinesburg Site
2026-11-06 19:00 - 23:00
Rain date - Saturday the 7th depending on the weather.
Gate opens 7 PM.
“Deep Sky” observing. Saturn 43 deg. high at 8:00 PM.If you are not VAS member and/or need directions, contact Paul at paulwaav@together.net or call 802-388-4220
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- 2026-11-07
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Stargazing-Member & Invited Guests at the Hinesburg Site
2026-11-07 19:00 - 23:00
Rain date only - depending on the weather.
Gate opens 7 PM.
“Deep Sky” observing. Saturn 43 deg. high at 8:00 PM.If you are not VAS member and/or need directions, contact Paul at paulwaav@together.net or call 802-388-4220
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- 2026-11-09
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- 2026-11-10
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- 2026-11-13
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Stargazing-Member & Invited Guests at the Hinesburg Site
2026-11-13 19:00 - 23:00
Rain date - Saturday the 14th depending on the weather.
Gate opens 7 PM.
Maybe a bit of Moon (sets 8:30 the 13th and 9:30 the 14th). Saturn 45 deg. high at 8:00 PM. ”Deep Sky” observing.If you are not VAS member and/or need directions, contact Paul at paulwaav@together.net or call 802-388-4220
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- 2026-11-14
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Stargazing-Member & Invited Guests at the Hinesburg Site
2026-11-14 19:00 - 23:00
Rain date only - depending on the weather.
Gate opens 7 PM.
Maybe a bit of Moon (sets 8:30 the 13th and 9:30 the 14th). Saturn 45 deg. high at 8:00 PM. ”Deep Sky” observing.If you are not VAS member and/or need directions, contact Paul at paulwaav@together.net or call 802-388-4220
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- 2026-11-20
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Stargazing-Member & Invited Guests at the Hinesburg Site
2026-11-20 19:00 - 23:00
Rain date - Saturday the 21st depending on the weather.
Gate opens 7 PM.
Waxing gibbous Moon. Saturn 46 deg. high at 8:00 PM.If you are not VAS member and/or need directions, contact Paul at paulwaav@together.net or call 802-388-4220
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- 2026-11-21
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Stargazing-Member & Invited Guests at the Hinesburg Site
2026-11-21 19:00 - 23:00
Rain date only- depending on the weather.
Gate opens 7 PM.
Waxing gibbous Moon. Saturn 46 deg. high at 8:00 PM.If you are not VAS member and/or need directions, contact Paul at paulwaav@together.net or call 802-388-4220
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- 2026-12-07
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VAS Monthly Meeting
2026-12-07 19:30 - 21:00
Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USAFree and Open to the Public
In-person and via Zoom
Ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COM
VAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link
The in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.If you attend via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30. If you don't have Zoom installed, the application will automatically download and install when you click the meeting link. This may take a couple minutes.
PRESENTATION:
Galaxies : Great islands in space
By David J Eicher
A galactic focus on the structure of our universe .
Evolution classification and morphology .David J Eicher is the author of 23 books on American History and Astronomy
Emeritus Editor in Chief , Astronomy Magazine
Following the main presentation, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month by Terri Zittritsch.
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