One of the longest running astronomy programs in the city, now in its 20th year, will be led by seasoned professor/astronomer Mark Freilich. Each program features an indoor question and answer session on basic astronomy, 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 February 25.

February 2017 Sky Highlights
The February skies we can observe are the Orion Constellation, and the winter triangle of stars, Betelguese, Sirius (brightest star in the sky) Procyon the bright star in Canis Minor. We can see the open star cluster called the Plieades. Venus will show its crescent phase as an evening star and later in the evening Jupiter rises later in the night as well. The Orion nebula, the birthplace of stars and planets, can be seen 1500 light years away as well.