# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ASTRONOMY 101 - What's Up? What is that I see up there?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 07:45 pm – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Fascinated by the different galaxies and stars? Then come and learn more! This winter and spring the Kempsville Recreation Center is partnering with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Club to provide residents with a fun and interactive introductory series on the wonders above. Classes are two part - in class instructional, followed by a stroll outside to look up and see the night skies through telescopes provided. (Weather permitting).

In April we will be able to see, (Weather permitting, of course) a conjunction of Jupiter and the Moon in Gemini, the planet Venus, the Andromeda Galaxy, and the bright stars Betelgeuse, Arcturus, Sirius, Spica, and Capella.  The sun sets late, at 7:51 pm, so the sky will still be twilight, not completely dark.

The outdoor portion of the event is weather permitting

- Outdoor observing through telescopes
- Various night sky targets will be viewed outside
- Reservations are required. Class fee $5 per person- center membership or day pass is required, or a qualifying insurance membership such as Silver Sneakers: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/vbparksrec/activity/search/detail/119096?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
- PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

Want more sessions?? Let us know!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/astronomy-101-whats-up-what-is-that-i-see-up-there/200029880675759
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Virginia Beach
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kempsville Recreation Center
- **lat**: 36.814459926243
- **long**: -76.152076721191
- **full address**: Kempsville Recreation Center, Virginia Beach, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ASTRONOMY 101 - What's Up? What is that I see up there? being held?
  - **A:** ASTRONOMY 101 - What's Up? What is that I see up there? takes place on Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 07:45 pm to Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kempsville Recreation Center, Virginia Beach, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ASTRONOMY 101 - What's Up? What is that I see up there??
  - **A:** ASTRONOMY 101 - What's Up? What is that I see up there? is organized by Back Bay Amateur Astronomers.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** ASTRONOMY 101 - What's Up? What is that I see up there? is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Virginia Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If ASTRONOMY 101 - What's Up? What is that I see up there? sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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