The Discovery Center at Ridgefield, in conjunction with the New Pond Farm Observatory, 101 Marchant Rd., West Redding, is hosting an astronomy program that is open to the public on Saturday, September 7th, starting at 8:00 P.M.
Participants will view the Summer Triangle, which consists of the prominent stars Vega, Altair and Deneb. These stars are also in the constellations of Cygnus the Swan, Aquila the Eagle and Lyra. Saturn, surrounded by many moons, is a show stopper along with the brilliant Venus. Participants will have a final view for the season of the heart of the Milky Way in the southern sky, an area rich in various nebulae.
Participants should bring a flashlight for the walk from the parking area to the observatory, and perhaps bug repellant, a lawn chair and binoculars. The program is $4 per person for Discovery Center members, with a maximum of $16 per family. For nonmembers, the charge is $6 per person, with a maximum of $24 per family. Registration is required.
Visit the Discovery Center website to register www.ridgefielddiscovery.org or call 203-438-1063. If it looks as if the skies might be cloudy, check the website after 5:00 PM for program status.
