Astronomy Observation:  Solar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (5- 8 pm) – Cancelled Due to Weather!

Due to Saturday’s weather conditions, this is event has been cancelled.  Thanks so much for your understanding! 

Astronomy Observation: 

Solar Viewing (1 – 3 pm) & Star Gazing (5- 8 pm)

Saturday, November 29th

Join us on Saturday, November 29th, to celebrate the sky at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!

Bring your telescope or binoculars and learn from Tom Harper, our volunteer astronomer, how to focus and calibrate.

View sun spots and solar flares, through Tom’s special solar telescopes in the afternoon.

In the evening, discover the wonders of the ever changing night sky using your own or the powerful telescope that Tom sets up!

1-3 p.m. Solar Observation
Meet in the Nature Explore Classroom Parking Lot (Near Shelter 2).

5 – 8 p.m. Night Sky
Meet in Parking Lot F

All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.