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Upcoming Astronomy Events
As a service to our community, Sky & Telescope lists astronomy-related events, including star parties, observatory public nights, astronomy talks, and more. Star parties offer dark skies and astronomical fellowship and often cater to families and feature special activities for kids. Public nights give the general public a chance to view the sky through large telescopes, and public talks are a great place to learn the fundamentals of the science and the craft.
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Big Lagoon State Park Deep Sky Gazes
June 5, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm CDT
Free
On the weekend of the Third Quarter moon, members of the Escambia Amateur Astronomers conduct Deep Sky Gazes for the campers of the Florida State Parks at the boat ramp area of Big Lagoon State Park, west of Pensacola, near the Alabama state line. We set up and compare telescopes, do deep sky imaging, hand out free current star maps, watch satellite passes, show guests how to us their smartphones for constellation and satellite photography, and conduct green laser pointer constellation tours. The public is invited, but be sure to check in before sundown.
