ROCKS & ICE IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM

meteor

Comets, meteors, and asteroids: how are they different, how are they related?

Hold real meteorites - rocks from space - in your hand.

Then experience views through the telescopes to see the rest of our Galaxy.




Image: J. Huston

Date: Saturday, 10/12/2013

Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Pacific

Location: Mount Diablo Juniper Campground entrance, Summit Road, Clayton, CA 94517

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  • Sunset Image
    Sunset: 6:34 PM
  • Waxing Gibbous
    Moon
  • Sky Chart - click to enlarge
    What's in the Sky this evening?

Information for Visitors:
EXCITEMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Participate in hands-on astronomy activities followed by supervised observing through the many different telescopes of MDAS members.

Bring snacks, water, binoculars, and warm clothes. If you bring a flashlight please cover it with red material.

Please note that only Mt. Diablo Astronomy Docents may set up telescopes on Public Nights.

Location Details

Mount Diablo Juniper Campground entrance

Summit Road

Clayton, CA 94517

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