Saturday October 6, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Our final astronomy program of the season brings us the two planets and the arrival of the autumn constellations. Without a moon, we’ll have a clear view of Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn, as well as deep space objects including NGC457 ET Cluster and M31 The Andromeda Galaxy. Admission is FREE to all! No registration needed.
Sun & Moon:
Sunset will be at 6:46 pm
There will be no moon visible during the program
Planets:
Mars rises at 4:27 pm
Jupiter sets at 8:29 pm
Saturn sets at 10:57 pm
Constellations/Asterisms:
The Summer Triangle – Meridian (Vega, Deneb, & Altair)
The Big Dipper –NW
Cassiopeia – NE
Lyra –Meridian
Cygnus/Northern Cross – Meridian
Aquilla -Meridian
Sagittarius – SW
Hercules – W
Pegasus – E
Andromeda – E
DSOs/Stars:
M57 Ring Nebula
M13 The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules
NGC457 ET Cluster
M31 Andromeda Galaxy
Albireo
Alcor & Mizar