Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: America 250 – “Stars and Stripe”-Gazing
August 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free with Park Fee
Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. We will be focusing on stars and searching for the stripe that marks the path of the Milky Way across the summer sky. We’ll also seek out things like planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! In honor of America 250, we’ll be hearing about the important contributions made through our history by astronomers in Arizona. Bring your sky-related questions! Family friendly program. There is very little available seating, so please bring your own chairs if you’d like to sit during the program.
Please note: Due to the increased chance of nighttime cloud cover during monsoon season, if skies are too cloudy to permit stargazing, we will instead head out for an evening walk on the Moonlight trail and look for nocturnal critters like scorpions, tarantulas, and various birds, reptiles and mammals. Please bring a flashlight and water, and please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes in case we have to change programs.
Restrooms and water are available near the parking lot. NO pets, please.
MEETING LOCATION: Trailhead Staging Area
Limit 20 participants. To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext. 7 with your name, phone number, and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 7/30.
Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s current status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park.
Ages 6+