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Public Star Party "Picnic"

DVAA will host a star party "picnic" at Heebner Park in Worcester Township.   This will be a distanced tour of the night sky, including identification of  features of the moon and the craters where the astronauts landed, bright stars, planets and constellations using a laser pointer, and if we are very lucky and the clouds cooperate, comet NEOWISE.   Each family should bring a beach blanket or tarp and/or lawn chairs.   The blankets will be spaced out on the grass so that each family has their own space.   Masks are requiredBring binoculars if you have them, and also a red flashlight if you have one.  For mosquito protection, you might want to wear long pants & long sleeves, and bring a sweatshirt or jacket since astronomy on summer evenings can be unexpectedly cool.    There is no food associated with this "picnic" -- we will be "feasting" on celestial delights!  

Unlike other public DVAA star parties, this one will not include telescopes, since eyepieces can't be sterilized between viewers.  Consistent with Worcester Twp Covid-19 guidelines, the event will be limited to 40 registrants, and registration before the event is essential.   Since the event is dependent upon the weather, please watch your email on the day of the event for confirmation that the star party is a GO.   Updates will also be posted at www.dvaa.org.

The star party location is 3153 Heebner Road, Collegeville, PA,19426; coordinates 40.192849, -75.361243.   Arrival between 8-8:30pm.  Look for the DVAA banner.  If possible, plan to stay until the end of the star party, since departing car headlights will interfere with everyone's view of the sky. Please park with your headlights facing toward Valley Forge Road, so that if you need to leave unexpectedly during the star party your headlights will be facing away from the attendees.     

Rain/cloud dates are August 1st and 2nd.    You will be notified via email if the date must be changed. 

When:
Friday, July 31, 2020, 8:30 PM until 10:00 PM
Where:
Heebner Park
Worcester Township
40.192849, -75.361243
Heebner Park
3153 Heebner Road
Collegeville, PA  19426

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Janet E Rush
Category:
Outreach
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
This event requires advance registration and is limited to 40 registrants. No registration required for children under 6 years. You must wear a mask to attend this event (ages 6 and up).
Capacity:
40
Available Slots:
5
No Fee