Free stargazing event at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park

Members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada will be hosting a “Star Party” with telescope viewing at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, June 13, from 8:30-10:30 pm. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

Jim Fahey, vice-president of the Astronomical Society, said that “Early-evening Jupiter, late-evening Saturn and other deep-space objects, galaxies and nebulas will be featured.” The evening will begin with a brief introduction and a lesson on using a telescope. The ASN will make their telescopes available for the public to look into, but everyone is welcome to bring their own.

Visitors are encouraged to bring bug repellent, a flashlight with a red lens (no white light please), and a blanket or lawn chair.

This is a free event. The park is located at 1450 Hwy 88, ¼ mile north of the Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital. Dogs are not permitted in the park, with the exception of certified service animals. For more information, visit dangberghomeranch.org or call 775-783-9417.

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