Free star gazing at Spring Valley

Posted October 01, 2014 11:00 pm

Become star-struck at Heaven's Watch.

Submitted by Schaumburg Park District

Get lost in a sea of stars and view Mars, Uranus, Neptune and other star clusters 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct 11, at the Schaumburg Park District's Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road.

"There is a lot happening in the sky this month. An astronomer will show constellations, planets and star clusters," said Mary Rice, education coordinator. "Participants will see everything that's in the fall sky."

Learn about the upcoming passage of Mars through the head of comet Alice Springs and see the moon in the heart of the Hyades star cluster, the head of Taurus.

Call (847) 985-2100 at 7 p.m. to ensure program is running. This program runs rain or shine. Outdoor attire is recommended.

For information, call (847) 985-2100 or visit www.parkfun.com.

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