A Star Party will be held at Cloudland Canyon State Park on Saturday, April 7.
The event is sponsored by the staff and friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park and conducted by the Barnard Astronomical Society. The public is invited to come see the wonders of the night sky through the Society's telescopes.
On this night will be a third quarter moon so the sky will be really dark during the observing time. The constellations Orion, Taurus, Gemini and Leo take center stage. The open cluster Pleiades will be in perfect viewing position as well as the great nebula in Orion and lots more, said officials.
Participants will also be observing Deep Sky Objects like star clusters, nebulae and other galaxies like the Milky Way.
To attend meet at the starting point of the Disc Golf Course from 8-10 p.m.
Astronomy programs are free to all. Usual parking fee at the park applies.
If the weather is “iffy” call 941-544-3420 after 6 p.m. that day for an update.