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Join the Astronomy Associates of Lawrence for a night under the stars at the KU Field Station!A special planetary parade will appear in the western sky shortly after sunset, with six planets visible at once. Seeing 3 or 4 planets together is fairly common, but a sixโplanet alignment only happens a few times each decade! The brightest four, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, should be visible to the naked eye, while the more distant Uranus and Neptune will be best viewed through telescopes.
Telescopes will be set up on the lawn behind the Armitage Education Center, offering clear views of the night sky beyond the glow of city lights. Members of the Astronomy Associates of Lawrence will be there to help you spot planets, stars, and other celestial objects.
Bring a chair or blanket and settle in under the stars, and if the night air gets chilly, step inside to warm up by the fireplace with a hot drink. Whether you stay for the entire evening or stop by for a quick look, we would love to have you join us!
๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ป: Saturday, February 21, 6:30โ8:30 p.m.
๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ: Armitage Education Center, KU Field Station, 350 Wild Horse Road, Lawrence, KS 66044
โ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด: Cozy clothes, a chair or blanket, a mug for hot drinks
๐ง ๐ง๐ผ ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฃ: Email Wendy at [email protected]
โ๏ธ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด: This event requires clear skies and moderate temperatures, as telescopes (and people!) donโt do well in extreme cold. Be sure to email Wendy to RSVP to receive updates in case the forecast affects the event!
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