The Northampton County Parks and Recreation Division will sponsor a stargazing program on Friday, May 17. The event will take place at Louise W. Moore Park (151 Country Club Road, Easton, PA) in the wide-open turfgrass on the park’s west side. Attendees should park in the West Parking Lot at 151 Country Club Road, Easton, PA 18045.

Join Dr. David Buckley, Professor of Physics and Resident Astronomer at East Stroudsburg University, for telescopic views of the waxing gibbous moon.

Depending on the night’s sky conditions, attendees may also view the impressive double star Algieba, the Beehive Cluster and the Hercules Globular Cluster, and will learn about the constellations Leo, Bootes, Hercules, the Big Dipper and the North Star.

This program is recommended for adults and children six years and older. Dress to be outside at night and bring a lawn chair or blanket, binoculars, and a flashlight for use after the program when returning to your car.

This program is free of charge; however, registration is required. To register, please visit: https://norcoparks.recdesk.com/Community/Calendar.

Please note that this program depends on weather and sky conditions and will be canceled in inclement weather or overcast skies. Registered participants will be notified in the afternoon of May 17th only if the program is canceled.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
County of Northampton
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/

 

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