The Western Nebraska Star Gaze is a time to share, to relax and enjoy our heavens. It's a time for amateurs, professionals, families and friends to come together to promote astronomy. It’s a time to share the night sky, our experiences and stellar sights with others. It's good clean fun for all ages.

Our observing site provides some of Western Nebraska’s darkest skies with light pollution at a minimum. The Milky Way is easily visible from this location.

In addition to the dark skies, there will be other scheduled events such as an, ice cream social and educational activities for the children. As well as, several area attractions located within an hour drive from the site, including several golf courses, Bridgeport State Lakes, Lake Minatare, Chimney Rock and the Scottsbluff National Monument.

The Western Nebraska Star Gaze is open to anyone interested in astronomy. You do not need to own a telescope in order to attend. Camping is permitted on the observing field. Outhouses and drinking water are available at our site. There is no electricity, flush toilet or showers so plan accordingly.

There is no registration fee for this event.