Our place in the Galaxy

Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the July 18th. astronomy program in the Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park.

The program starts at 7:30pm (enter the park at least 45 minutes earlier) until 11:00pm. Although there is no fee for this program there is a $10 park entrance fee.

Build a mental model of our Milky Way Galaxy - and our place in it. Find the center of our galaxy. Tour the telescopes and trek through our galaxy.

Excitement for the whole family! Participate in hands-on astronomy activities followed by supervised observing through the many different telescopes of MDAS members. See stars, nebulae, galaxies, clusters, the moon and planets through member telescopes. Bring kids, binoculars, warm clothes (temperature can drop), snacks, 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, or call the park 925-837-2525 or email outreachinfo@mdas.net