The Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division will sponsor a stargazing program on Friday, October 11th, at Delps Park in Lehigh Township (1200 Delps Park Road, Danielsville, PA 18038). The event will take place from 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Join Dr. David Buckley, Professor of Physics and Resident Astronomer at East Stroudsburg University, for telescopic views of the First Quarter Moon and Saturn and its rings. Depending on night sky conditions, we may also view the Great Hercules Star Cluster and the Ring Nebula. Attendees will also learn about the constellations Scorpius, Sagittarius, Cygnus the Swan, Lyra the Harp, the Big Dipper, the North Star, Cassiopeia, and Pegasus.

This program is recommended for adults and children six years and older. Dress to be outside at night and bring a lawn chair or blanket, binoculars, and a flashlight for use after the program when returning to your car.

This program is free of charge; however, registration is required. To register, please visit: https://norcoparks.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar

Please note that this program depends on weather and sky conditions and will be canceled in inclement weather or overcast skies. Registered participants will be notified in the afternoon of October 11 only if the program is canceled. There will be no rescheduled cloud date.

WHO: Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division

WHAT: Free Stargazing Program

WHERE: Delps Park

WHEN: Friday, October 11, 2024

 

Information provided to TVL by:
County of Northampton
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/

 

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