# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beyond the Big Sky - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 am - **Event Description**: Come gaze at the wonders of the universe through Montana Learning Center’s state-of-the-art telescopes, some of the largest in Montana.About this EventFor one weekend a month from June through September, MLC will open its observatories to the public at sunset. Each evening will start with a presentation from a guest astronomer, after which you’ll have the opportunity to use your newfound knowledge to better appreciate the night skies as we gaze through MLC’s state-of-the art telescopes.Members of MLC’s staff and volunteers from the Helena Astronomical Society will be on hand to operate the telescopes and answer questions in the observatories.James Manning - June 20thNative Skies, Native StoriesDiscover the night sky through a powerful blend of astronomy, culture, and storytelling with James Manning, a nationally respected leader in astronomy education and public outreach.Manning is the retired Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, one of the nation’s leading organizations dedicated to inspiring greater understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of astronomy and space.His varied career has also included serving as Head of the Office of Public Outreach at the Space Telescope Science Institute—the science operations center for the Hubble Space Telescope—and as Director of the Taylor Planetarium at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana.A longtime member of numerous planetarium and education organizations, Manning also served as President of the International Planetarium Society.Join us June 20th for Native Skies, Native Stories—an illuminating journey through the stars and the stories that connect us all.For more information, visit: Beyond the Big Sky https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c8ac37a0-68f2-11f1-8df8-dd9fbbd297b2-rimg-w592-h740-dc47322d-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/helena/beyond-the-big-sky/100001991154139632 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, art, storytelling - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Montana Learning Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Helena - **state**: MT - **country**: United States - **location**: Montana Learning Center - **lat**: 46.6547355 - **long**: -111.7174148 - **full address**: Montana Learning Center, 7653 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beyond the Big Sky - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0fe01b223af601c8cabf7b2d941b123811e8b798959ccc52bfa154b21e7220e0-rimg-w1200-h628-dc302f18-gmir.jpg?v=1780908746 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beyond the Big Sky being held? - **A:** Beyond the Big Sky takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 am at Montana Learning Center, 7653 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beyond the Big Sky? - **A:** Beyond the Big Sky is organized by Montana Learning Center at Canyon Ferry Lake. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beyond the Big Sky is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Helena, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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