Solar Party

NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE!!!


The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society along with No Child Left Inside invites the public to a FREE Solar viewing session on Saturday, 1 October 2011 at Palmer Park, located at the intersection of Academy Blvd and Maizeland Street. Enter the park on Maizeland and turn right at the first intersection. Then turn left at the first left, Parking Lot A. CSAS club members setup their solar telescopes to allow attendees to view our closest star, the Sun. You can safely view the Sun up close. Ever wanted to see Sun Spots or Prominences up close? Reservations are NOT needed. All ages are welcome!

When: Sat, October 1th, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Rampart Park
The Colorado Springs Astronomy Club has changed its location for the events scheduled October 1, 2011. Due to Palmer Park being closed, the club will now host the Solar Observing and night time Star Party at RAMPART PARK located behind Rampart High School on Lexington Ave, appx ¼ mile WEST of Union Blvd. Solar observing of the sun will be from 3P to 6PM and night time star gazing will begin at 7PM and last until approximately 10PM!” For further information, you may visit the club website at www.csastro.org or contact Alan Gorski at 719.651.8476