# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dark Sky Star-Gazing 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Because of the popularity of our annual Meteors on the Mound star gazing event in August, JDCF and the Galena Astronomical Society are co-hosting two additional dark sky events this summer.  Join us atop Horseshoe Mound Preserve for family-friendly activities for people of all ages as well a presentation by an expert astronomer. Amateur astronomers will have telescopes onsite so that participants can view various heavenly bodies. If you have a telescope, please bring it along.  One of only two days that the preserve is open after dark and so it is a special occasion. Suggested donation of $10/person or $25/family. Weather dependent so check back here for updates.

This event is proudly sponsored by Apple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/dark-sky-star-gazing/200030366791957
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 45

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Galena
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Horseshoe Mound
- **lat**: 42.402081269063
- **long**: -90.395407819587
- **full address**: Horseshoe Mound, 1679 N Blackjack Rd,Galena,IL,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Dark Sky Star-Gazing
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dark Sky Star-Gazing  being held?
  - **A:** Dark Sky Star-Gazing  takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Horseshoe Mound, 1679 N Blackjack Rd,Galena,IL,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dark Sky Star-Gazing ?
  - **A:** Dark Sky Star-Gazing  is organized by Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation.

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