St. Louis Astronomical Society

Scott AFB Eclipse Talk and sky viewing

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Event

Have you heard about the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th?  Would you like to know where to go and how to safely view it?  Then come to this St. Louis Astronomical Society Eclipse Education session!  Weather permitting, the presentation will be followed by telescope viewing of the Moon and Jupiter.  The eclipse will be total from very close to the St. Louis area- the last widely visible event until 2045.

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Central

Location: Scott AFB Library
510 Ward Dr.
Scott AFB, IL 62225

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:
Will need names of anyone assisting Rich for a base pass.

Location Details

Scott AFB Library
510 Ward Dr.
Scott AFB, IL 62225
(click to get directions)
check weather forecast

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Good questions and participation by audience. Wind died down do it was a fine evening, with views of the Moon and Jupiter.

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