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).

April Sky Highlights
On April evenings the most famous star pattern in the northeast, the Big Dipper, is located in the evening sky which points to the North Star Polaris the pole star. The Big Dipper's handle points to the red giant star Arcturus in the constellation, Bootes, and extends to the blue giant star Spica in the constellation Virgo which consists of many galaxies outside of the Milky Way. The planet Jupiter will rise in the constellation of Virgo the largest planet in the solar system with its 4 Galilean moon's.

(rain date May 6)