Star Party At Cloudland Canyon Set For Sept. 7

  • Sunday, August 25, 2019

The next Star Party at Cloudland Canyon State Park, conducted by the Barnard Astronomical Society and sponsored by the Staff and Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8-10 p.m.

The public is invited to come see the wonders of the night sky through provided telescopes.

Participants will be observing whatever planets are visible, Jupiter and Saturn,  and DSO's (Deep Sky Objects) like star clusters, nebulae and other galaxies like the Milky Way.

It will be held at the starting point of the Disc Golf Course.

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 update.

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