Free public viewing nights at the William D. McDowell Observatory
are every Monday and Wednesday evening, weather permitting.
With September upon us and daylight hours growing shorter, the observatory will open an hour earlier, at 8 p.m.
Each
evening two major objects in the night sky will be viewed plus one or
two other celestial objects or events depending on the observing
conditions.
If thunderstorms are in the area or predicted during these hours we may not be able to open.
Click "Continue reading..." for the complete September schedule and more info.
September
Viewing Schedule
Sept. 7:
Closed Labor Day
Sept. 9,
14 & 16: Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune (Vega, Double-Double, Alberio, M13,
M57)
Sept. 21,
23, 28 & 30: Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Moon (Vega, Double-Double,
Alberio, M13, M57)
Time:
8 & 9 p.m.
Cost:
Free
Ages:
All, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Capacity:
25 per 8:00 and 9:00 pm session. Admission within each session is on a first
come, first served basis.
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at the
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