Astronomy with Binoculars (The Skies for Two Eyes)

In the late summer evening sky, constellations begin to yield to their autumn counterparts. Join amateur astronomer Jim Hahn for a guided tour of the night sky with your own binoculars. We'll explore star clusters, double stars, and nebulas in the late summer sky. This program will take place entirely outdoors. Please bring binoculars, a reclining lawn chair or blanket, and insect repellent, and dress for the weather. We will have binoculars available, if needed. We will also get a chance to look out of telescopes. This event will be cancelled if it is too cloudy. 

This program will be led by Jim Hahn. Jim is a lifelong amateur astronomer and science enthusiast. He got his first telescope and learned the constellations at the age of 8, built his own telescope at 15, and has been an informal astronomy educator for several years, giving presentations at local nature centers and schools. Jim is an active member of the Northern Cross Science Foundation, a local astronomy club focused on public outreach, and stays current by reading books and periodicals on the subject, both in print and online.