This public star party is supported by the Astronomy League and Museum Educators. Along with the normal array of telescopes, there will be big screen live viewing of astronomic objects as well as the usual visual observing. This event is free and will be held at the museum’s observatory complex.
A museum educator will be sharing the key to night sky friendly lighting, the dangers of light pollution, and the long-term impacts of dark night skies. Meanwhile, join local astronomers and astrophotographers to use image stacking and enjoy deep sky objects. The star party will begin at 8:00 pm at the Museum of Space History observatory. In case of inclement weather, events will be moved into the Tombaugh Dome and Planetarium.