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April 18, 2025
Public star party in cooperation with Boulder County Parks and Open Space.
Join volunteer naturalists and astronomers from the Longmont Astronomical Society for this stargazing program.
Presentation by Boulder Parks and Open Space Ranger topic. Astronomy: Greet Venus, our Morning “Star”
Venus shines big and bright in the morning sky in April and is often called the morning or evening star. Planets Venus and Mercury are only visible in the morning or evening sky — find out why and discover how the planets’ orbits affect their visibility from earth. Viewing with telescopes following the program. Presentations will be at the picnic shelter, followed by stargazing in the parking area. The Longmont Astronomical Society provides telescopes. Bring a chair or blanket, a light jacket, and a red flashlight, and get ready to enjoy a night under the stars!
Members of the public must register through the Boulder County Discover website. LAS members please contact our outreach coordinator.