October Astronomy at New Pond Farm: Saturn, Mars and Constellations

The Discovery Center at Ridgefield and New Pond Farm Observatory, 101 Marchant Rd., West Redding, are offering a public astronomy program on Saturday, October 13th, at 7:00 PM.

The fall sky still boasts some of the summer constellations, but now the Great Square of Pegasus, asterism dominates overhead.  It is formed by four stars of equal brightness, Alpheratz, Markab, Algenib and Scheat.  However, the night's brightest stars are in the constellations Bootes (Arcturus 4th brightest in the sky), Lyra (Vega - 5th brightest), and Aquila the Eagle (Altair - 12th brightest).  The waxing crescent Moon (4.5 days old) will reveal its mountains and craters.  Join us for a cruise through the autumn night sky.

Participants should bring a flashlight for the walk to the observatory. The program is $4 for Discovery Center members, with a maximum of $16 per family. For nonmembers, the charge is $6, with a maximum of $24 per family. Registration is required and can be done at http://www.ridgefielddiscovery.org/) or by calling 203-438-1063. If the skies appear cloudy, check the website after 4:00 PM for program status.

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