April Community Night-- Bare Dark Sky Observatory
Hands-on stargazing with telescopes and astronomy guidance while spotting planets, the moon, constellations, and deep-sky sights like galaxies and nebulae. A community night packed with meteor watching and fun space facts under dark skies.
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Nighttime stargazing with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, plus bite-size astronomy fun facts. Casual community hangout at a dark-sky observatory with chances to spot meteors.
Nighttime stargazing with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, plus bite-size astronomy fun facts. Casual community hangout at a dark-sky observatory with chances to spot meteors.
Nighttime stargazing with telescope views of planets, the moon, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters, plus bite-size astronomy fun facts. Casual community hangout at a dark-sky observatory with chances to spot meteors.
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Fast paced Wednesday trivia with a goofy, spacey sense of humor and bonus riddle questions (like the eternal donut hole debate). Gather at a casual pizza joint for friendly team competition and laughs.
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