Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area A.S.T.R.A.

Beginner Astronomy: What to see in the night sky

Monday, January 22, 2024

Event

This event was for Leisure Village West HOA members. - Getting started in Astronomy? Have a new telescope or binoculars and are not sure what you are looking for? Join Jim Webster from the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area, Dark Sky Advocate, and SciStarter Ambassador and we will explore what you can see in the night sky along with some citizen science.  

Date: Monday, January 22, 2024

Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern

Location: Leisure Village West
959 Buckingham Dr, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Manchester , NJ 08759

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Leisure Village West
959 Buckingham Dr, Manchester Township, NJ 08759
Manchester , NJ 08759
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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Private HOA community event. Covered from Milky Way observing to deep-sky objects.
Photo From Beginner Astronomy: What to see in the night sky
Leisure Village West community presentation - Jim Webster
Photo From Beginner Astronomy: What to see in the night sky
Leisure Village West community presentation - Jim Webster

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