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Star Gazing at Paynes Prairie

When
4 Feb 2017
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
9300 SE CR 234 Micanopy, FL 32667
Registered
25 registrants

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EVENT IT A GO!

Enjoy views of the stars and planets through telescopes presented by the Alachua Astronomy Club.

AAC members bring a telescope (if you are able) and pack a picnic.

Sun sets at 6:10 pm.

Volunteers should arrive no later than 5:00 pm.

If you need AC power, you may want to bring a extension cord (long one).

Temp will fall after dark....dress warmly.

Pick out at least two sky objects and note a few details about them....like, what is it, how far away, who discovered it, etc. etc.

Chuck Broward will be outreach coordinator for AAC email gatorchuck@gmail.com

Over 1,000 visitors are expected. Event is sponsored by Friends of Paynes Prairie. (www.PrairieFriends.org)

From Gainesville go South on US 441, then left at the traffic light in Micanopy (CR 234). Go 3.8 miles on CR 234. Hickory Ranch will be on your left side.