The Center of the Milky Way

Spend an evening under the stars! Jim Hahn will guide us along the Milky Way from Sagittarius to Cassiopeia, stopping at star clusters, double stars, and other fascinating sights. Saturn will make an appearance, and we might even track down distant Neptune. Telescopes will be set up for closer views. This event is all outside. We will meet at Marty's Playspace, located behind the education center. Bring binoculars, a reclining lawn chair or blanket, a jacket, and mosquito repellent. This program is open to those 12 years and older. The event will be cancelled if it is too cloudy. 

The 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.