Washington County Parks will host two Minnesota Starwatch parties, one July 25 at Big Marine Park Reserve, and one Aug. 29 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.A Starwatch Party will be 9-11 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Big Marine Park Reserve, and a Starwatch Party will be 8:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
This family program is free with a valid park vehicle permit.
Minnesota Starwatch Parties are hosted by Mike Lynch of WCCO.
Get to know constellations like the Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Scorpius the Scorpion and some of the great stories behind them. View natural wonders of the sky — constellations, planets, star clusters, galaxies, nebulae and more.
Visitors will use large reflecting telescopes, including two 20-inch reflectors that are among the biggest mobile telescopes in Minnesota. Visitors will use an astronomical camera-telescope system for extra special views of the more distant parts of the universe. Participants will receive user-friendly star maps and constellation charts for personal use.
Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting Starwatch parties and teaching astronomy classes for more than 40 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book “Mike Lynch’s Minnesota Star Watch.” Even if it’s cloudy, visitors will learn a lot and get a Mike Lynch “Cloud Check” for a future Minnesota Starwatch Party.
No registration is required. It’s a good idea to bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and bug spray.
Big Marine Park Reserve is on Manning Trail (County State Aid Highway 15) a half mile north of 170th Street in May Township at 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix.
Lake Elmo Park Reserve is at the intersection of County Road 19 and County Road 10 in Lake Elmo, at 1515 Keats Ave. N.
Source: http://stillwatergazette.com
No comments:
Post a Comment