The Herrett Center for Arts & Science

Upcoming Special Events

All events listed are free to the public unless otherwise noted, made possible by the Herrett Center, the College of Southern Idaho, the Associated Students of CSI, the CSI Foundation, or as listed. Please join us!

  • June 2023

  • July 2023
    • Peak Venus - Centennial Observatory
      • July 7, 2023  9:15 PM - 9:45 PM

        Venus reaches its peak evening brightness for the year, appearing as a 26% illuminated crescent in a telescope.  Free admission.

    • Pluto at Closest Approach - Centennial Observatory
      • July 19, 2023  1:30 AM - 2:30 AM

        Telescope views of Pluto at its closest for the year, 3,141,683,000 miles (33.7976 AU), and closer than it will be again until January, 2205.  Free admission.

    • Castle Rocks Star Party solar viewing - Centennial Observatory
      • July 21, 2023  2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

        At Castle Rocks/City of Rocks visitor center in Almo, Idaho.  Safe, up-close views of the sun w/ specially filtered telescopes (weather permitting).  No charge.

    • Castle Rocks Star Party nighttime telescope viewing - Centennial Observatory
      • July 21, 2023  9:30 PM - 12:00 AM

        Telescope viewing at the Castle Rocks State Park Lodge.  Waxing crescent moon, Saturn, deep-sky targets (star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies).  Weather permitting.  No charge (park day use fees apply).

    • Castle Rocks Star Party solar viewing - Centennial Observatory
      • July 22, 2023  2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

        At Castle Rocks/City of Rocks visitor center in Almo, Idaho.  Safe, up-close views of the sun w/ specially filtered telescopes (weather permitting).  No charge.

    • Castle Rocks Star Party nighttime telescope viewing - Centennial Observatory
      • July 22, 2023  9:30 PM - 12:00 AM

        Telescope viewing at the Castle Rocks State Park Lodge.  Waxing crescent moon, Saturn, deep-sky targets (star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies).  Weather permitting.  No charge (park day use fees apply).

Or, plan your visit with our online calendar.

Comments or questions? Email us: herrett@csi.edu