Events

A calendar built for discovery, outreach, and member nights.

The events section is designed to spotlight headline experiences like the Southern Alberta Star Party while keeping routine observing, workshops, and public nights easy to scan.

Southern Alberta Star Party gathering and observatory scene
Sep 6 - September 11, 2026Featured

Southern Alberta Star Party

A week-long flagship experience for stargazing, astrophotography, and community under exceptional dark skies in Cypress Hills.

Location

Cypress Hills, Alberta

Audience

Members and visiting observers

Spring Star Party Open House attendees at the observatory
May 22, 2026Featured

Spring Star Party Open House

A seasonal open house built around member hospitality, telescope viewing, and a welcoming introduction to the club for the public.

Location

Sunridge Observatory

Audience

Public after 8:00 PM

Observatory at dusk ready for a member night
July 17, 2026Featured

Member Observatory Night

An example recurring event pattern for members who want hands-on time with equipment, observing targets, and club mentors.

Location

Sunridge Observatory

Audience

Current members

Club telescopes set up for new members
June 19, 2026

New Member Sky Basics

A beginner-friendly orientation night focused on telescope setup, night-sky navigation, and how to make the most of club resources.

Location

Medicine Hat

Audience

New and prospective members

Content model note

The page is backed by a CMS-ready event structure with fields for title, slug, summary, audience, start date, end date, and location. Once Sanity is connected, new event cards can be added without code changes.