Star Party Offered At Cloudland Canyon State Park On June 4

  • Wednesday, May 25, 2016

There will be a Star Party at Cloudland Canyon State Park on Saturday, June 4.

It is sponsored by the staff and friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park and conducted by the Barnard Astronomical Society.

Officials said, "Come see the wonders of the night sky through our telescopes. We will also be looking at and identifying the constellations of Spring. The planet Saturn will be visible as well as Jupiter and Mars. As always we will also be observing DSO's (Deep Sky Objects) like star clusters, nebulae and other galaxies like our own Milky Way."

The event will be at the tennis courts, from 9 p.m. to midnight. Astronomy programs are free to all. The usual parking fee at the park applies.

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