CANCELED: Skygazing with Northern Colorado Astronomical Society

 12/16/2022  |  07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  Horsetooth Mountain Open Space  |  Registration Required

Public Program - Mixed Ages

This program is canceled due to the weather. The forecast is calling for a brutal night with bitterly cold wind chill (~5F): Temp = 19F ... almost impossible to dress warmly enough Wind = 15mph with gusts to 24 mph which could blow the scopes around Winter weather can be unpredictable and when it comes to outdoor educational programming we want everyone to be safe.  Take in the beauty of the night sky over the Rockies with members of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society (NCAS). Telescopes will be available for viewing stars, galaxies, planets and more. This open house-style program is located at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space in Fort Collins (on County Road 38E, around the reservoir on the west side. Address is 6550 W County Rd 38 E, Fort Collins, CO, 80526). Dress warmly for evening temperatures and bring binoculars if you have them. For up-to-date weather information, visit the NCAS website at www.nocoastro.org. THIS PROGRAM IS WEATHER DEPENDANT Program is free but please purchase a Daily Entrance Permit. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Registration is required for this activity. Click "register" to reserve your spot.

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