WHAT:
The Scobee Planetarium at San Antonio College, in conjunction with the San Antonio Astronomical Association, will host a "National Astronomy Day" Observing Session.

Approximately 25 telescopes will be set up in the surrounding parking lot to observe Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, as well as the first quarter moon.

The observing event is presented FREE of charge and open to all ages.

WHEN:
Saturday, May 6, 2006
8:30 - 10:30 p.m., weather permitting.

IMPORTANT: If it is cloudy or raining the observing session will be cancelled.


WHERE:
San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro, San Antonio, Texas 78212 Parking lot 21, adjacent to the Scobee Planetarium and Observatory (Enter from W. Park, just off San Pedro, north of downtown.)

Parking is free.

CONTACT:
For further information, call the Scobee Planetarium at (210) 733-2910 (Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.) or visit http://www.accd.edu/sac/ce/scobee/SpecialEvents.htm