Star Party and Presentation:
Constellations
Learn about summer constellations as well as mythology,
how to locate constellations and some interesting types of
objects found within these star patterns. Volunteers will set
up telescopes in the NMP gardens to view planets, Open
Clusters, Globular Star Clusters, Double Stars, Planetary
Nebula and even a Galaxy or two. Feel free to bring your
own telescope as well! Please register online or call the NMP
Nature Center at 541-488-6606.
WHO: Star gazers of all ages
WHAT: Enjoy a presentation about the summer
constellations and view celestial objects with volunteers
from the Southern Oregon Skywatchers
INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Otte is a teacher at Ashland Middle
School and is an amateur astronomer with Southern Oregon
Skywatchers
AGES All ages welcome
DAY Saturday
DATE Aug 24
TIME 8:30-10:30pm
PLACE NMP Nature Center
COST FREE