August star night Elokuun tähtiyö
On the night of the events (in early August) Tampereen Ursa traditionally organizes the first stargazing show of the autumn season. The show is known as Elokuun tähtiyö (August Star Night) and it attracts plenty of visitors to the Observatory. This page tells you what's going on during the show in August and what can be seen in the sky that night. Welcome!
When is the next one
The next Elokuun tähtiyö will be held at the beginning of August 2025. We will tell you the time in more detail before the event, at the latest at the end of July 2025.
What's going on
In the event of a clear weather we point the telescopes to the brightest objects of the starry sky visible on a late summer night. Items may include the Moon, bright planets, double stars and brightest star clusters. You may also spot bright meteors, noctilucent clouds, and - if we are extra lucky - also northern lights.
During cloudy weather we will explore virtual night sky in our auditorium and of course provide a tour of the observatory.