Details Published on Thursday, 29 May 2014 08:26 Written by Discovery Center at Ridgefield 
The Discovery Center at Ridgefield's June astronomy program will feature the unobstructed view of nearby galaxies. We'll catch our last evening view of Jupiter while Saturn is rising.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2014
Time: 9:00 pm
Location: New Pond Farm, West Redding
Detailed Description:
On Astronomy Hill, we will get our last evening views of Jupiter, and its Great Red spot (now a faded brown) early in the evening. Mars and the Moon, a couple of days past first quarter, will make a beautiful pair. Saturn is ascending in the eastern sky. During the spring, our spaceship earth's night sky presents us a view of our universe that is unobstructed by the 'nearby' objects within our own Milky Way. This will allow us to tour the local cluster of galaxies in the direction of the constellation of Virgo. Some are featured in this month's picture.
All Ages Welcome
What to bring: Bring a flashlight as the walk to the observatory is dark. If you have them, lawn chairs and binoculars are welcome too. Don't forget the bug spray.
Program Fees: Members to New Pond Farm and the Discovery Center: $4 per person with a $16 maximum for a family.Non-Members: $6 per person with $24 maximum for a family. To register, click HERE.
Location: New Pond Farm is located at 101 Marchant Road, West Redding, CT 06896. Please park in the Main Parking lot at the farm. For directions: Click Here
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