The Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division will sponsor a stargazing program on Friday, August 30th, at Lake Minsi Park (West Shore Parking at 33 Blue Mountain Drive, Bangor, PA 18013). The event will take place from 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

Join Dr. David Buckley, Professor of Physics and Resident Astronomer at East Stroudsburg University, for telescopic views of Saturn and its rings. Depending on the night’s sky conditions, attendees may also view the great Hercules Star Cluster and the Ring Nebula. The group 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 August 30 only if the program is canceled.

 

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

 

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