Are you interested in astronomy? Find a time to deepen your knowledge and observe the night sky this summer!
The stars, planets, and all the things “out there” are sometimes difficult to see with the naked eye. Get a glimpse at the wonders of our solar system through the free Universe in the Park program hosted by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and area state and local parks.
At these events scheduled throughout the summer, you’ll hear a short public talk and see a slide show covering a variety of astronomical topics, then (weather permitting) you’ll have the opportunity to view the sky through a telescope. You’ll also be able to ask the presenters any questions you like.
These events are free to the public, but note that a vehicle permit is usually required to enter the parks. Events are scheduled Fridays and Saturdays between June 30 – August 26. Presentations typically run from 8:45 to 10 or 11 pm, including telescope observing.
Here’s the schedule for Summer 2023:
- Friday, June 30 – Tettegouche State Park (Silver Bay)
- Saturday, July 1 – Gooseberry Falls (Two Harbors)
- Friday, July 7 – Dodge Nature Center (West St. Paul)
- Saturday, July 8 – Lowry Nature Center (Lake Auburn campground)
- Friday, July 14 – Lake Maria State Park (Monticello)
- Saturday, July 15 – Eastman Nature Center (Dayton)
- Friday, July 21 – Father Hennepin State Park (Isle)
- Saturday, July 22 – Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (Onamia)
- Friday, July 28 – Tettegouche State Park (Silver Bay)
- Saturday, July 29 – Gooseberry Falls (Two Harbors)
- Friday, August 4 – Dodge Nature Center (West St. Paul)
- Saturday, August 5 – Afton State Park (Hastings)
- Friday, August 11 – William O’Brien State Park (Marine on St. Croix)
- Saturday, August 12 – Lowry Nature Center (Victoria)
- Friday, August 18 – Wild River State Park (Center City)
- Saturday, August 19 – Nerstrand Big Woods State Park (Nerstrand)
- Friday, August 25 – Eastman Nature Center (Dayton)
- Saturday, August 26 – Wild River State Park (Center City)
Visit the U of M website for more information.
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Laura grew up in southern Minnesota and has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
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