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).

October 14 Sky Highlights
The main sky highlights for this month is to locate the summer triangle of Deneb, Vega, and Altair. Inside the constellation Cygnus is the Northern Cross with the most beautiful double star in the northern hemisphere Albeireo. See the Great Square of Pegasus where the first exo-planet was discovered, and the Andromeda galaxy. We should be able to see the ringed planet Saturn in the southwest skies as well



(rain date Oct. 21)