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Program: | Meteors & Moths Overnight Event |
Park: | Observatory Park |
Room: | Grounds |
Reservation Deadline: | 8/11/18 |
Date: | 8/11/18 - 8/12/18 |
Meeting Days: | Sun., Sat. |
Time: | 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM |
Fee: | Free |
# of people: | Open |
Openings: | No registration required |
Program Category: | Astronomy |
Program Type: | Annual, Astronomy, Exploration, Nature outings, Nature's Not to Be Missed |
Age Range: | All Ages |
Description: | Bring a tent and spend the night enjoying the Perseid Meteor Shower and the night-flying moths attracted by our black light and mercury vapor lamps! Best meteor viewing should be 1-3 AM; a naturalist will be on hand from sunset to sunrise. Whatever the weather, interact with moths and other nocturnal insects as you help sample and survey on-site wildlife. Camping guidelines: Tents may be set up starting after noon; no campers, trailers or generators allowed. Please do not pitch tents on the hill/grassy area behind the Oberle Observatory or in coned areas, as these areas are utilized for the movie night activities beginning at 8 p.m. and "Back to the Future" showing at dark. Meteors & Moths activities begin at 9 p.m., and the Hunger Squad food truck will be onsite selling evening meals and breakfast. |
Accessibility: | Partially Wheelchair / Stroller Accessible Area around the plaza and science buildings are fully accessible. The Planetary trail is crushed gravel and may not be accessible for wheelchairs. |
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