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08.28.10
Star Party – An Evening Under The Stars
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“EVENING UNDER THE STARS”
On Saturday evening, July 17th and August 28th, 2010 beginning at 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. respectively, the U.S. Forest Service & R.L.K. and Company will host a free “Star Party” at the Amphitheater outside Historic Timberline Lodge. Professors of astronomy Doug McCarty and Dr. Todd Duncan, along with a number of amateur astronomers, will provide telescopes for the public to view galaxies, the Moon, star clusters and planets from an elevation of 6,000 feet on the Southern slope of Mount Hood.
Throughout the night, astronomers will answer questions from the public during this unique “tour” of the night sky.
Children are encouraged to attend.
This program is Free and available to everyone.
Donations are not required but appreciated to ensure programs such as this can be continued in the future.
July 17th Event begins at 9:00 p.m.
August 28th Event begins at 8:00 p.m.
In case of bad weather, an indoor multi-media presentation will be given called “Glimpses of Wonder” that features images and animations from the Hubble Space Telescope as well as other space and earth-based telescopes. It will be informal and guests are encouraged to ask questions. Location: Barlow Room in Timberline Lodge.
