Saturday Evening Astronomy Talks & Telescopes Viewing
05/04/2024 05:30 PM - 11:30 PM PT
Admission
- $50.00
Location
Mount Wilson Observatory
Museum Auditorium, 60- & 100-inch telescopes
Museum Auditorium, 60- & 100-inch telescopes
Summary
Compelling talks followed by picnicking and convivial stargazing through both the big telescopes.
This month's talk features Tim Thompson, JPL Science Division, retd, and Mount Wilson Science Director.
This month's talk features Tim Thompson, JPL Science Division, retd, and Mount Wilson Science Director.
Description
Evening Schedule:
- The night begins at 5:30 PM with a talk given by our featured speaker.
- Immediately after the talk, there will be time to picnic at tables provided outdoors while the sky darkens for telescope viewing. Bring your own food, or order dinner from the food truck that will be available.
- Once it is dark, attendees can view the night sky until 11:30 PM through both the 60- and 100-inch telescopes (you can leave at any point in the evening).
- The Los Angeles Astronomical Society will have its telescopes set up around the grounds for viewing different night sky objects.