Astronomers to View International Space Station and Double Stars

 

The Discovery Center at Ridgefield, in conjunction with the New Pond Farm Observatory, 101 Marchant Road, West Redding, is hosting an astronomy program that is open to the public on Saturday, October 17th, starting at 7:00 P.M.  Participants will see the four-day-old Moon and maybe a final glimpse of Saturn for the season. The International Space Station should be visible at 7:22 P.M.  The telescopes will be trained on galaxies, star clusters and double stars on view.

Participants should bring insect repellant and a flashlight for the walk from the parking area to the observatory. They may also want to bring lawn chairs and binoculars.

The program is $4 per person for Discovery Center members, with a maximum of $16 per family. For nonmembers, the charge is $6 per person, with a maximum of $24 per family. Registration is required.

Visit the Discovery Center web site to register (http://www.ridgefielddiscovery.org/) or call 203-438-1063. If it looks as if the skies might be cloudy, check the web site after 4:00 P.M. for program status.

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Submitted by Redding, CT

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