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https://oklahomacontemporary.org/learn/public-programs/upcoming-programs/space-for-us-star-party

Oklahoma Contemporary and Space For Us founder Cheyenne Smith present Space For Us: Star Party, a night of stargazing and art. 
Join us on the North Lawn to connect with the cosmos and learn about the fascinating universe we live in! You'll have a chance to explore the stars with experienced astronomers and take part in a sky scavenger hunt, searching for and identifying specific celestial objects and constellations. Enjoy refreshments and music, and engage in meaningful conversations about the cross-sections of space and art.

New to stargazing? You can learn the basics of how to use a telescope and binoculars to investigate the night sky, guided by knowledgeable volunteers and instructors. Amateur astronomer? Enhance the experience by bringing your own telescopes, binoculars, preferred star maps and a red flashlight. We'll also have telescopes available for use and volunteers on hand to assist. 

The evening will include space sonification excerpted from When the Stars Came Down to Earth, a video by Crystal Z Campbell and Nathan Young.

Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023

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

Location: Oklahoma Contemporary
1200 North Broadway Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73103

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Comments and anecdotes about the event:
We had an excellent evening of both solar viewing and night sky viewing! Some excellent sunspots on the sun, and the viewers loved the crescent of Venus that mirrored the crescent of our moon. A big thank you goes to the Lunar Sooners from OU that supported the event! Thanks also to Cheyenne Smith, NASA Solar System Ambassador and Director of The Space For Us, and Marie Casimir, Curator of Public Programs and Performance with the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, for sponsoring the event.
Photo From Oklahoma Contemporary Star Party
Lines of viewers to see Venus, supported by OKCAC club members. Photo by Mike Mitchell, OKCAC.
Photo From Oklahoma Contemporary Star Party
Joel Cody, from OKCAC, helping viewers see the crescent of Venus. Photo by Mike Mitchell, OKCAC.

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