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Stargazing at the Park
October 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
*Stargazing at the Park*
Friday, October 25, 2024 – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us for this fall evening of stargazing with retired WIU astronomy instructor Tom Van Heuklon and hobby astronomist Larry Knicl. We will have the opportunity to observe planets and the Moon and possibly Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and remnants of the Orionids meteor shower; and many deep sky objects including star clusters, nebulae, other galaxies; and the varying seasonal constellations. This program will be held at the parking lot near the park’s Sunset shelter (1st left turn upon entering the park). For your comfort, bring a chair or blanket, insect repellent, and a flashlight. To make viewing safer, observing will be done using a telescope connected to a video screen, rather than a telescope eyepiece. In the event of inclement weather or poor visibility, this program may be canceled, so please check the Friends of Argyle Lake State Park Facebook page for updates before driving out. For more information, please call (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov.