Event

Public Observing in the Blackstone Heritage Corridor

Date: Friday, August 8, 2025

Time: 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Eastern

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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Friday, August 8, 2025 Weather: Clear, 70° calm Participants: Francine Jackson, Bob Janus, John Kocur, Jim Hendrickson Attendees: 25 Observed: Moon, Double-Double, Albireo, Alcor and Mizar, M27, M57. Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCkKTZ Report by Francine Jackson After a three-month “hiatus,” the skies above River Bend Farm in Uxbridge were beautiful, and Jim Hendrickson, Bob Janus, John Kocur and Francine Jackson set up telescopes on the hill. The main attraction was to be the almost Full Moon as it rose through the trees. Despite the brightness of the Moon, several deep sky objects were shown, including the double-double, Albireo, Alcor and Mizar, M27, M57, and others.. Also, others brought their equipment with them, including a family who needed Jim’s help to put their telescope together, and Ranger Sherine's partner Savannah, who placed herself in great position to watch the Moon rise over the pond. All together, about 25 members of the public came, including several children, and all totally enjoyed the clear summer night under the stars.
Photo From River Bend Farm
Photo by Jim Hendrickson.
Photo From River Bend Farm
Photo by Jim Hendrickson.

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