Universe in the Park 2018
Looking for an astronomy fix? During the summer months, we don’t have the Friday night Public Viewings at the UofM’s Institute for Astrophysics, instead there is the Universe in the Park program on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer. These events are held in various parks — some close, some not so close. The program starts with a 20-30 minute presentation at 8:30 p.m. and then, weather permitting, an opportunity to view the sky through telescopes until 10 or 11 p.m. Participants can learn how to use a star map and go home with a free one. This program is free, but a vehicle permit are required at the State Parks ($25 annual/$5 daily). Don’t forget to dress appropriately for Minnesota summer evenings (You know the drill — layers and insect repellent.) Since it IS a park, and you are paying for a days worth of parking, you might as well arrive early with a picnic and have some playtime.
Participating 2018 Universe In the Park locations are listed below:
- June 22, Friday Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (approximately 45 minutes from Twin Cities)
- June 30, Saturday Lowry Nature Center (approximately 45 minutes from Twin Cities)
- July 7, Saturday William O’Brien State Park (approximately 45 minutes from Twin Cities)
- July 14, Saturday Afton State Park (approximately 30 minutes from Twin Cities)
- July 27, Friday Dodge Nature Center (approximately 15 minutes from Twin Cities)
- July 28, Saturday Lowry Nature Center (approximately 45 minutes from Twin Cities)
- August 4, Saturday Afton State Park (approximately 30 minutes from Twin Cities)
- August 10, Friday Lake Maria State Park (approximately 1 hour from Twin Cities)
- August 11, Saturday William O’Brien State Park (approximately 45 minutes from Twin Cities)
For more information, contact Chris Nolting at nolting@astro.umn.edu.
More Astronomy Family Fun:
- Como Planetarium
- Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics – Public Viewing Nights
- Staring Lake Observatory, Eden Prairie
- We have found some fun items for learning astronomy as a family
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