Northwest Suburban Astronomers

Marengo Ridge Public

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Event

We held a public viewing at Marengo Ridge on Sept 23, the seeing was really good and there were about 20 people that attended.

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023

Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Central

Location: Marengo Ridge Conservation Area
3100 North Route 23
Marengo, IL

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Marengo Ridge Conservation Area
Located north of Marengo on Route 23
3100 North Route 23
Marengo, IL
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Notes:
Exit Interstate 290 at Route 20 exit toward Hampshire and Marengo and turn northwest on 20 toward Marengo. Upon entering Marengo turn north on Route 23 and continue past River Street to the conservation area on the right. Proceed to upper shelter #2, the first shelter area on the right past the gate.

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
seeing was good, lots of campers from the camping area. Many saw M13 for the first time.
Photo From Marengo Ridge Public