Click on this link for more information and to register at http://www.oras.org/eclipse-2024.html. The group requests those planning to attend pre-register as soon as possible so ORAS can better prepare. There is limited capacity at the Observatory site and a limited number of eclipse glasses available for the public.
ORAS will open its facilities to the public on Sunday April 7 and Monday April 8. While there is no fee to participate in the event, donations are much appreciated.

The 2024 Eclipse Program will include the following activities:
Sunday, April 7
4:00 PM – the Observatory Site Opens
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Telescopes set up to safely observe the Sun (weather permitting)
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Education Program: The presentation will focus on answering the following questions:
– What can you expect to see?
– How can you safely observe the eclipse? (ORAS has secured solar eclipse glasses which will be handed out at the event. Again, there is no charge for the glasses, but donations are appreciated.)
– How can you safely photograph the Eclipse?
– Where can you go to be in the path of totality? Traveling about one hour northwest of the Observatory will place you in the path of totality. Various locations will be provided.
8:00 PM – Night Sky Observing with Telescopes (weather permitting).
NOTE: Those who want to stay on site overnight, may do so. Overnight fee applies.

Monday, April 8
12:00 PM – ORAS Facilities Open to the Public
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Live streaming of the Eclipse events being held in other locations and telescopes will be set up to safely observe the Sun (weather permitting)
2:02 PM – Eclipse Begins
3:18:27 PM – 99.6% of Sun is covered by the Moon (Eclipse Maximum from Observatory)
4:31 PM – Eclipse Ends
5:00 PM – Event Ends
NOTE: Those who want to stay on site overnight, may do so. Overnight fee applies.