Upcoming
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Galaxies of the Summer
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 8, 2019
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
June 8, 2019 8:00 pm lecture 9:00 pm night sky viewing
Location
Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Hwy 12 just east of the Hwy. 12/War Eagle Road intersection
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
479-789-5000
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Description
Looking at The Galaxies of Summer They are some of the largest and oldest known structures in the universe. They silently rotate in the black depths of space. Once thought to be clouds of gas within our own Milky Way, we now know that there are an almost uncountable number of these giant masses of swirling gas, dust, and stars. Spread throughout the known universe, many of these objects are very similar to our own Galaxy, each with billions of stars and planets of their own. Join us on Saturday June 8th at 8:00pm for “The Galaxies of Summer”, a lecture on galaxies, including our own Milky Way and some of her nearest neighbors. What are galaxies and what are they made of? How many are there? How far away are they? We will answer these and other questions and show you some beautiful pictures of these wonders of deep space. After the lecture, if we have clear skies, we will head outside for a Star Party where you will be able to see some of these Galaxies of Summer yourself through the powerful telescopes of members of Sugar Creek Astronomical Society. What to Bring if you can: - Binoculars (if you have) - Folding chair – one per person - Star chart (if you have one) - Flashlight (covered with a red cloth or red balloon) Where: Hobbs State Park Visitor Center Located on Hwy 12 just east of the Hwy 12/War Eagle Road intersection. When: Saturday June 8th, 2019 Time: 8:00 pm Lecture, 9:00 for Star Party Cost: The event is free and open to the public.
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