The Forum Newsgroup » Exploring http://theforumnewsgroup.com Serving the community for 40+ years Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:35:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 Exploring the Night Sky http://theforumnewsgroup.com/event/exploring-the-night-sky/ http://theforumnewsgroup.com/event/exploring-the-night-sky/#comments Sat, 16 May 2015 19:30:00 +0000 http://theforumnewsgroup.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=19778 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.

Click Sign Up to register. Pre-registration required.

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