Star Searchers – “Exploring the Night Sky”

Family Program | This program is completed

Adults, Children ages 9 and up

Saturday, June 18, 2016 (one day)

8:00 PM-10:00 PM on Sat

$15.00

Jupiter again dominates the sky as the largest planet in the solar system. See the first star of summer the blue giant star Vega. You will be able to locate the summer triangle Vega, Deneb, and Altair. A great celestial site is the northern cross in the constellation in Cygnus the swan. Observe the best double star in the sky Albeireo. See the bright star Spica along with hundreds of galaxies in the Virgo galaxy cluster. We will see the ring nebula a planetary nebula of a star in old age as the star sheds its outer layers in the constellation Lyra. Seasoned professor/astronomer Mark Freilich will lead each of these interactive astronomy programs. Each program features an indoor question and answer session on basic astronomy, fun and games followed by exciting outdoor viewing using a professional telescope. Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes and binoculars. Handout information packet is included. Limited to 20 participants. (although this is an adult workshop, children ages 9 and up are welcome to register as long as they are accompanied by a participating adult). Funded in part by Capital One Bank.