October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo

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Event:
October 20 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo
Start:
October 20, 2012 5:30 pm
End:
October 27, 2012 11:00 pm
Cost:
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Organizer:
Mount Diablo Astronomical Society
Phone:
9256953134
outreachinfo@mdas.net
Updated:
October 9, 2012
Venue:
Mount Diablo - Lower Summit Parking Lot
Phone:
9256953134
Address:
Upper Parking Lot, Summit Rd, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598, United States

Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the October 20th astronomy program.  Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park.  The program starts at 5:30 (enter the park at least 45 minutes earlier) at the lower summit parking lot.  Although there is no fee for this program there is a $10 park entrance fee.  This month’s program is – “Go Inside a Telescope” Learn how telescopes work.

 

See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and planets through member telescopes.  Bring kids, binoculars, warm clothes (temperature can drop), snacks, water.  No need for a flashlight but if you must bring one cover it in red plastic.  Escorted exit several times during the evening through Northgate entrance.

Astronomy program is weather dependent including high fire danger.  Check our web site www.mdas.net,  925-695-3134  or call the park 925-837-2525 or email outreachinfo@mdas.net

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