"Race to Space" Public Stargazing Event

An evening of stargazing open to the public, hosted by and at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.  Telescopes, binoculars and a universe of knowledge are provided by members of the MIRA Astronomy Club.  This evening's theme is "Planets and Deep Sky Objects". 

Cloud cover cancels this event.

Notes to the public:  Here is the event description from the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca website:

Take in the night sky with real astronomers to guide you. The Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy hosts this incredible event on Hospitality Island in the lakebed. Telescopes of all shapes and sizes and astronomers are on hand to show some of the natural phenomenon happening above. All ages are welcome to join!

Prior to attending this event, please review our guidelines on public star party etiquette.

Scroll down to the bottom of this posting for an interactive map of this event's location.

The map below shows where to find the "Hospitality Island" within the Laguna Seca grounds.  Park along the road to the west (left in the map below) of where the telescopes will be set up.

Notes to participating MIRA Astronomy Club members:  good crowds, close proximity, easy parking and low dust make this a special event.  Sunset is at 4:55pm.  Plan to arrive with your stargazing equipment by 4:00pm, to give yourself adequate time to unpack and move your car.  Parking is available nearby, as shown on the map below: