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May 18, 2024

Astronomy Talk

Pinnacle Peak Park • 26802 N 102nd WAY ScottsdaleAZ  85262 Organized by City of Scottsdale Community Services Division

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Description

Participants are invited to enjoy a beautiful desert evening under the stars and learn about some of the objects visible in the night sky. NASA Solar System Ambassador, Mark Johnston (Instagram: @azastroguy), will highlight the evening’s visible objects, including planets, multiple star systems, globular clusters and nebulae through a high-end refractor telescope, while providing a running commentary and fielding questions from the group. Beginners are welcome as the explanations will be kept at a novice level. No hiking is required. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, small penlight flashlight and a folding chair for seating. Program duration is approximately 1.5 hours.

***Event is held in the parking lot of Pinnacle Peak Park***26802 N. 102 WayScottsdale, AZ 85262

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Family

When

May 18, 2024

8:15 PM to 9:45 PM

Saturday

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Age and Gender

Ages 8-255 · Co-Ed

Location

Pinnacle Peak Park

26802 N 102nd WAY ScottsdaleAZ  85262

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