Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford

Talcott Mountain Science Center Skygazing

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Event

Talcott Mountain Science Center Skygazing.  Our Club members hosted a group of public attendees of the Science Center in a stargazing event using the Center's fixed and mobile telescope equipment.  We narrated what we were looking at and provided education for the attendees on the objects being viewed.  Members atending include John Allen and Lucas Branco.

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024

Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Eastern

Location: Talcott Mountain Science Center
324 Montevideo Road
Avon, CT 06001

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Talcott Mountain Science Center
324 Montevideo Road
Avon, CT 06001
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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Chris & member, John Allen, setup the newest telescope Talcott Mtn just received, a Newtonian on a Dob base. John & Chris installed, tested and got the scope ready for its first public outing!

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