Event

Suffolk parks and recreation requires registration for this event at the following link: https://secure.rec1.com/VA/suffolk-va/catalog
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Join Suffolk Parks & Recreation and the Back Bay Astronomers Club at Lone Star Lakes to enjoy and learn more about the stars, galaxies, and star clusters and more in our universe. This program will begin with a one-mile hike along the Field Trail at Lone Star Lakes Park, which borders our wildlife habitat enhancement area. We will be highlighting what the new moon means for star gazing, while providing expertise and information on all things space related. Flashlights and Telescopes will be provided. This event is open to the public but has a $10 registration fee. Youth must be accompanied by an adult, Scout/Troops are welcome.

Date: Friday, January 20, 2023

Time: 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: Lone Star Lakes Park
401 Kings Hwy
Suffolk, VA 23432

Information for Visitors
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Location Details

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Club members had a nice array of telescopes setup to show the night sky. George Reynolds gave a brief presentation about the night sky after the visitors got back from their night hike. Then the guests split up and took turns looking at the following objects in the various telescopes. Club members showed Orion, Jupiter, Andromeda, Mars, Sirius, along with other galaxies and nebula to the visitors.
Photo From New Moon New You Night Hike
BBAA members pose for a photo after a successful event showing the night sky - Troy Bracey (Suffolk Parks and Recreation Dept)

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