Skywatches

What are Skywatches?

Want to see what’s up in the night sky? Come and join CPO’s free night time public viewing events. We call them Skywatches, and they’re held at city parks around the State College area. You’ll be able to view celestial objects through telescopes provided by our volunteer members! We’ll tour the night sky and point out special features that will be different every month. Note that we can only hold the events when the sky is clear enough to use the telescopes, so if it is cloudy or raining we will have to cancel the session.

All ages welcome, but children should be present only with a parent or guardian

2025 Schedule

April 5               8:30 – 10:30 PM         Penn State Arboretum

May 3                9:00 – 11:00 PM         Penn State Arboretum

June 14               9:30 – 11:30 PM          Penn State Arboretum

July 12                 9:30 – 11:30 PM         Penn State Arboretum

August 2            9:00 – 11:00 PM          Penn State Arboretum

October 4          8:00 – 10:00 PM        Penn State Arboretum

Skywatch Location Addresses

Bernel Road Park – 2501 Bernel Rd, State College, PA 16803

Tudek Park – 400 Herman Dr, State College, PA 16803

Oak Hall Park – 120 Linden Hall Rd, Boalsburg, PA 16827