Star Party - October 21

Hoping for a better chance at clear skies, NWGAA has scheduled the annual star party for October 21, 2006 at the Earth n' Sky farm. This will be an event open to the public. Schools, home-schoolers, and all others are encouraged to attend. This year's event will host an Interactive Viewing that challenges visitors to identify the night sky objects found in the eyepiece.

Before dark, visitors may walk around the field, meet the astronomers, and get a good daylight view of the equipment. There will be an astronomer at every scope to assist and answer questions. After twilight, the Interactive Viewing begins. After receiving a printed guide, visitors will have the opportunity to identify the night sky objects. Each astronomer will have a unique type of night sky object for visitors to view and indentify. The view in each telescope will change about every twenty minutes. Interactive Viewing will continue until 10:00 pm. However, after that time, visitors are still welcomed. Astronomers will then select their favorite night sky objects. For more information or driving directions, contact NWGAA by email.