Stargazing is set for October 23 at Bryan Park
After a few false starts, “Star Bright, Star Light” – Bryan Park’s Astronomy Night – has been set for Thursday, October 23, at 6:30pm. Come out and see the stars! Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is joining with the Richmond Astronomical Society (RAS) to hold a family stargazing night in Bryan Park. Members of […]
After a few false starts, “Star Bright, Star Light” – Bryan Park’s Astronomy Night – has been set for Thursday, October 23, at 6:30pm.
Come out and see the stars! Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is joining with the Richmond Astronomical Society (RAS) to hold a family stargazing night in Bryan Park.
Members of RAS will set up their telescopes on the park’s soccer fields for a spectacular view of the night sky. You will be able to discover the mysteries of Jupiter and its cloud belts and four of its moons, which were first discovered by Galileo in 1610, as well as see the night sky’s double stars and star clusters.
A brief program will kick off the event to introduce guests to the objects in the sky, and members of RAS will provide sky maps. In addition, an LCD monitor will show real-time pictures of the telescopic views.
The public is encouraged to bring binoculars so RAS members can point out the many objects in the sky to explore on your own.
The program is free to attend. For more information, e-mail president@richastro.org.
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