STAR-GAZING FOR BEGINNERS

Learn basic astronomy concepts at a beginner’s level. Locate and understand featured celestial/astronomical events. Locate and identify common constellations and asterisms.

Tonight's features:

•  Moon is in Waning Gibbous Phase; What does Gibbous mean?
• Flying Horse, Flying Dragon, and Flying “W” constellations are brilliant.
• Planets on Display: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn/Venus Conjunction.
• Bring binoculars to see Planetary Moons, Galaxies, Double Stars.

Recommended Equipment:

• LED flashlight with red filter, or red lens cover.
• Binoculars
• Warm clothes
• Blanket and/or ground cloth

• Recommended Equipment:

  • flashlight with red filter, or red lens cover.
  • Binoculars
  • Warm clothes
  • Blanket and/or ground c