Let’s Go To Jupiter!

5:30-6:15 p.m: Indoor presentation at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center with Astro Bob, author and night sky educator.

6:15-6:30 p.m: Drive your car on the iceroad to Black Bay trailhead 

6:30-8:30 p.m: Step outside on the frozen lake for telescope viewing at Black Bay trailhead. Join us as we observe Saturn, Jupiter, and other wonders of the night sky through our powerful telescopes.

Drop by and stay as long as you’d like.

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This program is part of Boreal Stargazing Week. Students and community members can enjoy snowshoeing and skiing outings, telescope sessions, live conversations with astronomers, and hands-on activities that explore the connections between art, astronomy, and our protected night skies. With both virtual and in-person programs, there are countless ways to experience the Northwoods after dark and learn why Minnesota is home to one of the world’s largest International Dark Sky Sanctuaries.