Special to the Times Vedette
Participants in the Iowa Star Party don’t want to keep the wonders of the night sky to themselves. They are also excited about sharing them with the public.
There will be free public viewing on Saturday, Oct. 18 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Whiterock Conservancy Star Field. Sun sets at about 6 p.m. Civil Twilight ends at 6:30 p.m., and Astronomical Twilight ends at 7:30 p.m. After a short introduction to the night sky, members of the public are welcome to look through various telescopes. If the weather is clear, visitors will have the chance to see galaxies, nebulas and stars millions of light years away, as well as some of the planets in our cosmic backyard, the Solar System.
All ages are welcome, and appropriate attire for the weather, as well as a blanket, are recommended. If weather is cool, participants should dress more warmly than they might think is needed, in order to maintain comfort. Visit https://www.iowastarparty.com/ for more information or call the Whiterock Conservancy office at 712-790-8221 or email guestinfo@whiterockconservancy.org.