An Evening Under the Stars
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Learn
about constellations and planets with astronomer Kevin Boles, of Morgan County
Observatory in
Gather
for supper before heading out under the stars with an 8" reflector
telescope and star charts to help guide us on this interstellar journey.
Discover
Jupiter & its moons, the Hercules star cluster, the ring
nebula, the double star Albireo, the 1st
quarter Moon & view the Perseid meteor shower.
If you
like, bring a telescope or a good pair of binoculars and a reclining lawn chair. Overnight
tenting is also available.
Venue: Near Charles Town, West Date: Saturday,
August 14, 2010 Time: 6:30 pm for dinner; 8:30 for star-gazing Cost: $10
for dinner/$5 for those under six (RSVP required); $10 donation for
stargazing, family rates $25. For More Information &
Directions Phone:
304.728.4820 Email:
center@friendswilderness.org Web:
www.friendswilderness.org
You might try our new directions using MapQuest.
Please help us continue to bring you these program for your enjoyment. Our budget is $2000 per month and we need every penny of that to keep doing the repairs, general upkeep, and improvements for your benefit. We ask that you leave a suggested donation of $10 for this program and anything added to that amount will be deeply appreciated.