New Telescope Workshop

Get a new telescope for Christmas? Maybe you've had a scope for a while? Not quite sure how to set it up and use it?

Never fear - the Barnard Astronomical Society has you covered!

We will be holding our 2026 New Telescope Workshop the afternoon before our March Harrison Bay Star Party!

Bring your scope and gear to the Rec Center at Harrison Bay State Park and our seasoned observers will get you started off right! We will teach you about your scope, show you how to set the scope up properly, teach you how to align the finder, and give you advice on getting the most out of your gear. Manuals and YouTube videos are great, but there is no substitute for in-person hands-on help!

This event is absolutely free of charge, and we would love to get you started on a lifelong love of observing. After a dinner break, we will set up our scopes in the parking lot for our regular monthly star party.

*** Workshop will be held rain or shine; Star Party is weather permitting***