Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 0.7 days after New Moon, Mercury, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club.
Join the Rochester Astronomy Club in the picnic shelter at 8:30pm for a presentation about public sky observation. The viewing event will take place at 9:45pm in the picnic area of the park. Club members will set up their telescopes in “stations” which will allow visitors to observe and learn about different celestial phenomena. Visitors can come and go as they please. More information can be found here: https://rochesterskies.org/event/public-sky-observing-2024-07-06/
Meet at the Picnic Shelter. Park in the overflow parking area.
Important note: This event may be cancelled last minute in the event of bad weather or severely limited visibility. Check the above website or call the park (651-299-3000) for the latest updates.
This event is free, but vehicles need to display a valid MN State Park permit upon entering the park ($7 for a one-day permit, $35 for a year-round permit). Permits may be purchased at the park office before or during the event, or online anytime at https://mndnr.gov/permit.
If you need an accommodation, please contact Jake at jake.gaster@state.mn.us or 651-299-3000, two weeks prior to the event.
