Monthly Skywatch - followed by FREE Public Star Parties
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Monthly Skywatch - Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Get your current night sky, astronomy, geoscience, and space exploration update in the Cernan Center Planetarium.
One Saturday night each month, the Cernan Earth and Space Center's Monthly Skywatch brings you the excitement of the current nighttime sky. Recent discoveries in astronomy, space science and geoscience are also presented in the Planetarium theater. This program features advanced scientific content and is recommended for people 13 years or older, but younger visitors are welcome.
Weather permitting, telescopes will be set up outside so everyone can observe the Moon, planets and other celestial sights for FREE. Telescopes are provided by the Chicago Astronomical Society and Cernan Center staff.
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| Admission to Monthly Skywatch |
| Adults |
$8 |
| Seniors 55+ |
$4 |
| Children 2-12 |
$4 |
| Triton College Students with Current Semester I.D. |
Free |
Below is the list of dates and objects for Monthly Skywatch through December 2016
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Featured Telescope Targets |
| October 1, 2016 |
Mars, Saturn (just barely) |
| November 12, 2016 |
Moon (97% lit) |
| December 10, 2016 |
Moon (88% lit) |
FREE Public Star Party at 8:00 pm after each Monthly Skywatch
Weather permitting, telescopes will be set up outside so everyone can observe the Moon, planets and other celestial sights for FREE. Telescopes are provided by the Chicago Astronomical Society and Cernan Center staff.
You are not required to attend the Monthly Skywatch to participate in the FREE Public Star Party.
More FREE Public Star Parties
The Cernan Earth and Space Center has tentatively scheduled extra observing sessions throughout the year for special celestial events.
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Time
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Featured Telescope Targets
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October 8, 2016
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7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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International Observe the Moon Night: Saturn, Mars, Moon (48% lit)
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For the latest program/schedule information:
• Visit our website at triton.edu/cernan
• Call our program information line at (708) 583-3100
• Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/cernancenter
• Email cernan@triton.edu
Please note: Events, Dates, Topics and Prices are subject to change. Even though we make every effort to keep the website updated, visitors should call our Program Line at 708-583-3100 for the latest information about additions, changes, and cancelations.
