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Covington Parks & Recreation sponsors monthly star parties where the public is invited to observe the night sky and to learn about the universe with volunteer astronomers from the Boeing Employees' Astronomical Society and the Seattle Astronomical Society.  Volunteers share their  telescopes to view the first quarter moon, planets, stars, clusters, galaxies, and many other celestial objects of the season.
Guests of all ages and all levels of experience are welcome.
Please print and bring your own copy of the current month star chart at <skymaps.com>

Boeing Employees' Astronomical Society web site

Date: Friday, August 21, 2020

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

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

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:
This star party is free to the public.  All ages are welcome.   Bring the whole family.
If you have binoculars or telescopes, feel free to bring them to share or to have any of your questions answered or equipment problems diagnosed.
Dress more warmly than you think necessay.  Pay extra attention to wear good shoes and at least two pair 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 very 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 share their passion for astronomy.  Ask them how you can help preserve our view of the dark, night sky.   Visit the International Dark-sky Association web site @www.darksky.org

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