Event

Kent Parks & Recreation is sponsoring monthly evenings of observing interesting astronomical objects and learning about the universe. Astronomers from the Boeing Employees' Astronomical Society, Seattle Astronomical Society and Tacoma Astronomical Society have been invited to share telescope views of planets, stars, clusters, galaxies, and other celestial objects of the season.
Please print and bring your own copy of the current month star chart at <skymaps.com>

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020

Time: 6 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Pacific

Location: Green River Natural Resource Area
22209 Russell Road
Kent, WA 98032

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 diagnosed.
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 International Dark Sky Association web site @ www.darksky.org

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