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Friday Night Public Stargazing


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 12/17/2021
On a clear night, bring your family, scout group, or organization to the Broemmelsiek Park Astronomy Viewing Area, 1615 Schwede Road in Defiance, to discover stars and constellations in the night sky through the largest public-viewing telescope in Missouri and other complex telescopes. These educational Friday Night Public Stargazing events are free and are hosted by members of the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM). Stargazing begins 30 minutes past sunset and can last into the night; social distancing is required.

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During Friday Night Public Stargazing events, guests ages 7 and up and at least 48-inches tall are invited to climb to the top of the 32-inch Dobsonian telescope to view deep-space objects in the sky, such as distant galaxies, the Great Orion Nebula (M42), globular star clusters, a Supernova Remnant (M1) and so much more! When using this massive and powerful scope, objects in the sky will appear brighter and with more clarity and detail. Other high-powered telescopes focusing on different constellations and stars in the sky will be available for viewing as well.
For more information, visit asemonline.org or email Outreach@asemonline.org. Advance registration is requested for groups of 10 or more.
If the sky is clear, Friday Night Public Stargazing events will occur on these dates:
Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Feb. 5, 12, 19, and 26
March 5, 12, 19, and 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
May7, 14, 21, and 28
June 4, 11, 18, and 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
Aug. 6, 13, 20, and 27
Sept. 3, 10, 17, and 24
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Nov. 5, 12, 19, and 26
Dec. 3, and 17


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

Broemmelsiek Park
1615 Schwede Road
Wentzville, MO, 63385
United States

Phone:

636-949-1893
Contact name: 
Dennis Wiss
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
12/17/2021
Time: 
7-10 pm
Price: 
Free

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