Backyard Astronomy: Intro to the Night Sky

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Name: Backyard Astronomy: Intro to the Night Sky
Date: March 13, 2015
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT
Event Description:
Ever wonder what that group of stars is to the east, or how to find the Great Nebula in Orion? During this program, you will learn how to read a star map, use pointer stars to find deep space objects, and how to effectively use a pair of binoculars to enhance your enjoyment of the night sky. Ages 6 years+ with an adult. (younger children are welcome with their family but the program content is geared for kids ages 6 years + and adults.) Please dress to be outside, at night, and standing still while looking at the stars. Dress in warm layers. Hand & foot warmers are recommended. Please bring a flashlight preferably with a red filter or bulb. Feel free to bring your own binoculars and/or telescope. We also recommend chairs or blanket to sit on, snacks, water, hot chocolate, etc. You will meet the naturalist in the main parking lot of Hildebrand Ranch Park at the kiosk. This program will involve little to no hiking.
Location:
Hildebrand Ranch Park 9880 West Deer Creek Canyon Road Littleton, CO 80126
Date/Time Information:
Friday, March 13, 2015 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM (MDT)
Contact Information:
http://bit.ly/BackyardAstronomyIntro Registration for this program opens at 9:00 AM one month before the date of the program. If you are registering after this time, but space is no longer available, please call Lookout Mountain Nature Center at 720-497-7600 to be placed on a waiting list. Already registered and need to cancel? Have questions about the program? Please give us a call at 720-497-7600 or e-mail lmnc@jeffco.us to let us know! You can also click the Contact Lookout Mountain Nature Center link below to send us a message. Please include the program title. Office hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday - Sunday, inquiries made after 4 pm may not be answered until the following day. LMNC is closed on Mondays.
Fees/Admission:
Free
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