The Daviess County Library will host two stargazing nights as part of its Summer Under the Stars series beginning this coming Friday, Aug. 4. Programs feature NASA Night Sky Network experts and are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Programs are sponsored by the Daviess County Library in partnership with the NASA@mylibrary initiative and the American Library Association.
The first Summer Under the Stars Series will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the library basement community room on Friday, Aug. 4.
Presentation will be by Eclipse Chaser Jackie Beucher. Jackie is an astronomy enthusiast and has chased eclipses all over the world. She will give a 30 minute presentation followed by stargazing outside the library. Jackie is a NASA Night Sky Network expert and is currently vice-president of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City.
The second program will be held Friday, Aug. 11, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the library basement community room.
The presentation will be by NASA Night Sky Network astronomy expert Dawn Grant. Dawn will give a 30 minute tour of the night sky, followed by stargazing outside.
Bring your own telescope or use one of the library’s!
