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Stargazing at John Bryan State Park – International Astronomy Day
October 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Join the Park Naturalist for an astronomy event in one of our sister state parks. This event is coordinated by the Miami Valley Astronomical Society. Our Park Naturalist will be there with a ‘nocturnal wildlife’ table in addition to provided telescopes and space viewing gear.
- Telescopes and binoculars provided by MVAS members will be set up for the public to view the night sky. The public DOES NOT need to bring their own telescopes; just questions and curious minds.
- This event is held in the parking lot located past the John Bryan State Park Playground but before the Day Lodge. Watch for the signs when you enter the park.
- For the safety of our members, their equipment, and our guests, NO PETS will be permitted in the stargaze/viewing area.
- There is no public parking in the lot where the astronomical equipment is set up, as well as no parking in the grassy areas adjacent to the observing areas. Public parking areas are available a short walk away both before and after the observing area.
- Out of consideration for everyone’s night vision only red lights in the observing area (no white light flashlights).
- Stargazes are WEATHER PERMITTING. Should a stargaze cancellation be required, a cancel notice will be announced on our Facebook page. If no cancellation notice appears, please assume that the event is going forward as planned.
- FREE and OPEN to the public/park visitors.
