Mark your calendars for Saturday, MAY 10th. The Lake County Astronomical Society (LCAS) will again be hosting this event at the College of Lake County in their Technology Building.
 
Astronomy Day is an annual worldwide event intended to provide for interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and professionals.
 
We have both a day program (rain or shine) and an evening program (weather permitting) again this year. We'll have a plenty to see and do during the day, then come back in the evening and view the moon and other objects through our powerful telescopes!
 
Day Time Events and Activities
(Planned from noon to 4pm)
  • Solar Observing - using special telescopes and equipment (outdoors)
  • Tour a Scale Model of the Solar System (outdoors)
  • Telescope Clinic - Bring your telescope for help with setup and use. Questions welcome!
  • Hands on Telescopes - learn how to use our 'Kid Powered Telescope'
  • Comet Making - Dr. Comet will make a comet along with some of our guests!
  • Kids Table - Crafts for very young astronomers
  • Star Talks - short presentations on astronomy related topics
  • Exhibits - Astrophotography, telescopes, light pollution, planetarium software, moon globe, moon maps, star maps, etc. We will have many free handouts on the sky and about the hobby of astronomy.
  • Door Prize Drawings!

Date: Saturday, 5/10/2014

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Central

Location: College of Lake County, 19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030

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  • Sunset Image
    Sunset: 8:03 PM
  • Waxing Gibbous
    Moon
  • Sky Chart - click to enlarge
    What's in the Sky this evening?

Information for Visitors:
There is no fee for this event.
 
Day Time Events and Activities
(Planned from noon to 4pm)

  • Solar Observing - using special telescopes and equipment (outdoors)
  • Tour a Scale Model of the Solar System (outdoors)
  • Telescope Clinic - Bring your telescope for help with setup and use. Questions welcome!
  • Hands on Telescopes - learn how to use our 'Kid Powered Telescope'
  • Comet Making - Dr. Comet will make a comet along with some of our guests!
  • Kids Table - Crafts for very young astronomers
  • Star Talks - short presentations on astronomy related topics
  • Exhibits - Astrophotography, telescopes, light pollution, planetarium software, moon globe, moon maps, star maps, etc. We will have many free handouts on the sky and about the hobby of astronomy.
  • Door Prize Drawings!

Lake County Astronomical Society

Location Details

College of Lake County

19351 West Washington Street

Grayslake, IL 60030

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