The Central Maine Astronomical Society (CMAS) is holding its monthly Star Party on Sat., July 10 at the Brower Observatory in Whitefield from 8:30-11 p.m. All are welcome.
What’s a star party? It’s where telescope owners set them up for public viewing of the night sky. The observatory has a 16-inch telescope in a dome and numerous other scopes set up on site all for the public to view the heavens.
Need a refresher on the constellations? There will be members showing the constellations and giving some classical lore.
Ever seen a galaxy? Why not see two or three in one field of view?
A star party is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the night sky parents and children. There’s a lot to look at in the summer night sky.
Bring binoculars if available, or if needing help learning to use your telescope, bring it along.
For more star party information go to http://www.maineastro.com/star_party.html or call Colin Cassie 549-3338. Rain date is Sun., July 11.
Directions to Brower Observatory site in North Whitefield: From the coast/Rockland: Travel west on Rt. 17 and left on Rt. 128R at Cooper’s Mills. Travel south on Rt. 218 to North Whitefield center, take left on Rt. 126 and travel south to N. Whitefield center, traveling east 1.5 miles on Rt. 126. Gradually climb hill then descend, and the road levels as it nears Clary Lake on left. Go slowly past two lake cottages, then Fergusson Farmhouse on left. Fields and Caissie driveway are across from farmhouse. Mailboxes read 326 and 342. Turn right up driveway to house on hill. The driveway to the observatory is a couple hundred feet west of the Jefferson/Whitefield townline marker.
From North Whitefield Center: Travel east 1.5 miles on Rt. 126, and see previous directions from Clary Lake, etc.
From Augusta: Follow Rt. 17 East to Rt. 218 at Cooper’s Mills, traveling south on Rt. 218 to North Whitefield center, then follow above directions.
From Damariscotta: Follow Rt. 215 North 12-13 miles to intersection of Rt. 126. Follow Rt. 126 West up steep hill, then descending, and follow above directions.
From Wiscasset: Follow Rt. 218 North to intersection of Rt. 126, taking right and traveling east 1.5 miles on Rt. 126. Gradually climb hill then descend, following previous directions above.
