BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Community Observatory. Telescopes, knowledgeable docents & outdoor planetarium. Open year-round on clear nights Fri-Sun, sunset to when park closes. Free. facebook.com/ChicoCommunityObservatory Near Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park, look for sign at intersection of Wildwood Ave. & Observatory Way. 1 Observatory Way. (530)487-4071.
SHASTA COUNTY
Schreder Planetarium; Redding. 1,500-sq.-ft. planetarium with 10-meter projection dome offers a quality simulation of the night sky & features engaging programs that blend science, technology, engineering, math & imagination. The lab environment supports studies in grades pre-K-12. See Programs at shastacoe.org. 1644 Magnolia Ave. Field trips must be booked through the website: (530)225-0243. Showtimes: (530)225-0295.
Star Parties; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Join members of the Shasta Astronomy Club seasonally to view the amazing sights in the sky. Telescopes provided. Observing site at Oak Bottom Marina parking lot. Free. facebook.com/ShastaAstronomyClub (530)242-3450.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Star Gazers Club. Promotes interest in astronomy and its related sciences. Free public star parties and other events. Meetings first Wednesday of each month. mtshastastargazers.com. albatross333@hotmail.com.
