Astronomical Society of Kansas City

Dark Skies Conservation Area Adventure Series

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Event

We would love to have a simple astronomy lesson and view deep sky objects through a digital telescope(s). Camping overnight is an option for everyone but not required.

Volunteers
Dale Ciezki (unsure)
Dan Johnson
John Jezak
Lario Yorino
Charles Kennedy

 

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

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

Location: Little Compton Lake Conservation Area
Co Rd 214
Hale, MO 64643

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:
Our programs are free. MDC staff will provide outdoor skills/dark skies activities for families who register. We will start at 5 pm with skills: archery/fishing/atl atl. Then, break for dinner. At sunset or by dark, MDC staff will offer a slide show (~20 minutes) with a portable projector on how light pollution affects wildlife and people. Afterwards, we are hoping to have telescope time and astronomy lesson.

Location Details

Little Compton Lake Conservation Area
Co Rd 214
Hale, MO 64643
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