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Exploring the Night Sky

May 16, 2015 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

| $15
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. (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) Funded in part by Capital One Bank.May Sky Highlights
• Venus shines highest this month as an evening star after sunset.
• Jupiter is 2nd only to Venus for brilliance.
• We will observe Jupiter, the largest planet, with its 4 Galilean moons.
• We will observe the Virgo galaxy cluster and other deep sky objects as well.
• Rain date May 23

For Adults & Children, ages 9 and up.

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Details

Date:
May 16, 2015
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:
$15
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Venue

Alley Pond Environmental Center
228-06 Northern Boulevard
Douglaston, NY 11362 United States
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Organizer

Alley Pond Environmental Center
Phone:
718-229-4000
Website:
www.alleypond.com