Star Searchers – “Exploring the Night Sky”

Adult Program | This program has been canceled

Adults, children ages 9 and up

Saturday, November 12, 2016 (one day)

7:30 PM-10:00 PM on Sat

$16.00

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).

(rain date Nov. 19)

November 2016 Sky Highlights
The full moon will be rising this night showing its thousands of craters. mountains, and seas. The red planet Mars will be visible this night as well. Saturn and its rings provide a spectacular attraction will be seen through November. See the constellation of the Great Square of Pegasus connected to the Andromeda constellation which includes the Andromeda Galaxy. In the north Ursa Major or the Big Dipper will be seen as well.