Event

Covington Parks & Recreation is sponsoring monthly star parties to observe interesting astronomical objects and to learn about the solar system and the Milky Way Galaxy. Astronomers from the Seattle Astronomical Society, the Boeing Employees' Astronomical Society, and the Tacoma Astronomical Society share telescope views of the 1st quarter moon, planets, stars, clusters, galaxies, and other celestial objects of the season.
Please print and bring your own copy of the current month "Skymap" from

Date: Friday, October 11, 2024

Time: 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Pacific

Location: Covington Community Park
17649 SE 240th St
Covington, WA 98042

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:
Bring the whole family.
Chairs and blankets are recommended.
If you have binoculars or telescopes, feel free to bring them to share or to have any of your questions answered or equipment problems diagnossed.
Dress more warmly than you think necessay.  Pay extra attention to wear good shoes and a second set of socks.
For extra credit:  Bring a "star party" song, or a "star party" joke or a "star party" treat to share with the group. 
Please be careful walking around after dark.  The ground can be soft and the sidewalks have a few sharp curbs.
Be extra careful around the astronomy equipment.  Always ask for premission and assistance before you touch someone else's equipment.
Remember to thank your astronomers for their time and expertise.  They volunteer specifically to encourage a love and passion for astronomy.  Ask them what you can do and how you can help preserve our view of the dark, night sky.   Visit the website of the International Darksky Association (IDA) @www.darksky.org

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