The Scobee Planetarium and the San Antonio Astronomical Association will celebrate National Astronomy Day by co-hosting a Star Party on Saturday, April 16 at the San Antonio College Observatory and the adjacent parking lot.
"This is a day set aside to inform people about Astronomy, and there is no better way than to show the wonders of the heavens through telescopes," said Bryan Snow, Planetarium Coordinator.
Snow said that targets for the college observatory and for the astronomy club member's telescopes include the planets Saturn and Jupiter, the first quarter Moon, a variety of nebulae, double stars, and other objects of interest.
"The public is encouraged to bring their family and join us for a night under the stars (and planets)," said Snow. "All viewing is free to people of all ages."
The Observatory and surrounding telescopes will be available from 8:00 PM until 10:00 p.m. Parking is free, located one block east of San Pedro Ave. off W. Park. If it is cloudy or raining, the session will be cancelled. For more information, call 733-2910.
