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Exploring Autumn Constellations
2019-09-26 19:00:00 2019-09-26 20:30:00 America/New_York Exploring Autumn Constellations Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Thursday, September 26
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-09-26 19:00:00 2019-09-26 20:30:00 America/New_York Exploring Autumn Constellations In an astronomy presentation suitable for all ages, NOVAC member Cal Powell will introduce the constellations that are in the evening sky during the Fall Season. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

In an astronomy presentation suitable for all ages, NOVAC member Cal Powell will introduce the constellations that are in the evening sky during the Fall Season.

The talk will cover the brightest stars in and the myths about familiar constellations such as Andromeda and Pegasus, as well as some of the lesser-known ones such as the Lizard and the Southern Fish.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM | Special Event |

TAGS: | astronomy |

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