July 13 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo

Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the July 13^th astronomy program.  Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park.  The program starts at 7:30 (enter the park at least 45 minutes earlier) at the lower summit parking lot. Come early to see the sun safely through filtered telescopes  Although there is no fee for this program there is a $10 park entrance fee.  This month's program is – "Explore the magnetic Sun" how can the Sun effect our cell phone phones and how can it have spots.

See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and planets and of course the sun through member telescopes.  Bring kids, binoculars, warm clothes (temperature can drop), snacks, and water.  No need for a flashlight but if you must bring one cover it in red plastic.  Escorted exit several times during the evening through Northgate entrance.

Astronomy program is weather dependent including high fire danger.  Check our web site www.mdas.net, call the park or email outreachinfo@mdas.net