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DEMING – The Stars-n-Parks astronomy program will once again take place this Friday and Saturday at Rockhound State Park and the City of Rocks State Park.
Friday’s program will be at Rockhound State Park which is located at 9880 Stirrup Road SE. The program will be at the viewing patio just west of the visitor center starting at sunset which is now at 6 pm.
Saturday’s program will start at 6 pm at the City of Rocks State Park which is located between Deming and Silver City at the Orion Group Campsite.
Weather permitting, about 20 minutes before sunset, a laser guided tour is given on the highlights of the evening sky. Both sessions will be set in a dark sky setting.
This will be followed by visual observations with telescopes with assistance from members of the park friends, lasting about 2 hours.
The number of chairs is limited, so if possible, please bring your own chairs.
The program will end around 7:30 p.m.
The programs are presented by Astronomy Friends of the Parks, local advanced amateur astronomers that enjoy sharing and observing the stars with new and old friends.
More information is available on their Facebook page at Astronomy Friends of the Parks.
Friday’s program will be at Rockhound State Park which is located at 9880 Stirrup Road SE. The program will be at the viewing patio just west of the visitor center starting at sunset which is now at 6 pm.
Saturday’s program will start at 6 pm at the City of Rocks State Park which is located between Deming and Silver City at the Orion Group Campsite.
Weather permitting, about 20 minutes before sunset, a laser guided tour is given on the highlights of the evening sky. Both sessions will be set in a dark sky setting.
This will be followed by visual observations with telescopes with assistance from members of the park friends, lasting about 2 hours.
The number of chairs is limited, so if possible, please bring your own chairs.
The program will end around 7:30 p.m.
The programs are presented by Astronomy Friends of the Parks, local advanced amateur astronomers that enjoy sharing and observing the stars with new and old friends.
More information is available on their Facebook page at Astronomy Friends of the Parks.