National Public Observatory - Sky Safari at Fort Selden

In conjunction with the Las Cruces, New Mexico Natural History Museum, the National Public Observatory will be conducting a Star Safari for the general public on Saturday June 3rd at the Fort Selden State Monument.

Sunset is at 8:02 PM, but Astronomical Twilight doesn't end until 9:45 PM. At that time Omega Centurus will be approaching the meridian as will the Spring Galaxies. The planet Mercury will be at greatest eastern elongation and observable in early twilight with the 12 inch Meade LX 200 computerized go/to telescope that we will be using along with the Celestron 8 inch telescope the Museum will be bringing.

A tour of the brighter stars, star clusters, and the shapes of the constellations will be given before the end of twilight using a bright flashlight as a pointer.

The star Safari will start by 8:30 so all attendees are encouraged to show up before that time.

To learn more about the National Public Observatory project visit their website at Astronomy-National-Public-Observatory.org.

You may also contact the National Public Observatory Inc. at
P.O. Box 19
Radium Springs, NM 88054

or by email to
JohnGilkison@Astronomy-National-Public-Observatory.org.

John Gilkison
President
National Public Observatory




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