Astronomy Night at Hobbs State Park

Six times a year at Hobbs State Park, the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society presents instructional astronomy programs at the Park’s visitor center followed by night sky viewing.  The July 2014 gathering is sure to be a memorable one. 
According to the group’s president, Jack McDaniel, “This month, the race is on.  Saturn is chasing Mars across the western night sky! 
We don’t think giant Saturn will catch the nimble red planet.  Mars is relatively far away this year, so no surface features are visible in our telescopes, but Saturn and its glorious rings will be a sight to behold.  We might even be able to see the divisions in the rings, since we will have the advantage of a moonless night.”

Where:  Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Hwy 12 just east of the Hwy 12/War Eagle Road intersection.

When:  Saturday July 26, 2014       Beginning Astronomy Class at 7:30 pm 

Night viewing at 8:30 pm

Cost:  FREE – Public invited

For more information call:  479-789-5000
To learn more about upcoming Friends of Hobbs speakers and other park programs, go to the web site: http://www.friendsofhobbs.com.