Arlington Astronomy Nights at Robbins Park

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Dates:	Only on 8/5, 9/30 between 8/5/23 - 9/30/23
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Science & Technology

This summer, Astronomy Nights at Robbins Farm Park return!

Due to scheduling constraints, we'll only have three nights this year. Each night we'll have at least one telescope out to view objects in the night sky. The best planets for viewing aren't up until close to the fall, but we'll still have plenty to look at -- the sky is the limit!

The events are totally informal and fun for all ages. Weather permitting, the dates are as follows:

Aug 5th (8:30pm): Discover some wonders of the deep sky -- objects outside our own solar system. We'll find double stars, star clusters, and maybe more! There is no moon tonight, so if the conditions are good, we'll have a nice dark sky (or as dark as Arlington get).

Sept 30th (7:00pm): After being absent for the Summer, Saturn is in the Sourthern sky at dusk. A nearly full moon rises not long after sunset. See Saturn and its ring system through a telescope!

Download the poster to print a reminder.

Please note: it will be dark in the park! Bring a flashlight, but please keep it aimed at the ground while you're in the park. Parents, please help your children remember this rule. It takes your eyes a while to adjust to the dark, and you'll see more in the sky once your night vision is working. Keeping your flashlight pointed at the ground helps everybody keep their eyes adjusted to the dark. Red light doesn't hurt night vision as much so a red flashlight or red cellophane over a flashlight helps a lot! Consider using bug spray too.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected]

HOURS

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August 5th: 8:30pm
September 30th: 7:00pm

WEBSITE

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www.arlingtonastronomy.org/

LOCATION

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61 Eastern Ave., Arlington, MA, 02476 map

If it is overcast we'll have to cancel and hope for clear weather the follow night, but as long as there are some stars visible we'll give it a shot. For reminders and weather decisions, consider joining my announcement mailing list. Weather decisions for questionable nights will also be posted on this site. Rain dates are the following night for each date.