Virtual Planetarium – Exploring the Night Sky

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Virtual Planetarium – Exploring the Night Sky

September 26, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Who has not been in awe of the night sky at least once? This is YOUR CHANCE to directly ask a park ranger all about that gorgeous vastness! Learn all about sky maps so that you can identify what you are seeing above you.

Did you know?

  • Geauga County is home to one of only 39 certified “dark spots” for night sky viewing in the whole US.
  • The Nassau Astronomical Station was sold to the county park district in 2008.
  • You probably already have a sky map on your computer, tablet, or phone. Learn how to use it!

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PRESENTER: Chris Mentrek, Observatory Ranger, at Geauga County Observatory Park has agreed to give a presentation of this fabulous night sky just for AMLA members – NO trip to a remote park in the dark required! And no worrying about weather conditions!

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Date:
September 26, 2020
Time:
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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