Parks rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) will host the first of four Star Parties, Saturday June 15 at the Dune Climb.
Rangers will provide information on preserving dark skies, and GTAS will have telescopes set up for visitors to enjoy.
Highlights for viewing during the Star Party will include the Moon, which will be in its waxing gibbous phase. Some very prominent craters will be visible near the Moon’s terminator (the sunrise line on the Moon where the shadows are long.) The multiple start system of Mizar and Alcor in the Big Dipper’s handle will also be features.
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