Comments on: Hanna Park Public Stargazing Saturday April 25th, 2026 – ENTER PARK BY 7:15 PM https://nefas.org/monthly-public-stargazing-at-hanna-park/ Northeast Florida Astronomical Society Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:53:18 +0000 hourly 1 By: Michelle https://nefas.org/monthly-public-stargazing-at-hanna-park/#comment-13506 Sat, 29 Apr 2023 20:10:33 +0000 https://nefas.org/?p=4155#comment-13506 In reply to Susie Lawhorne.

Will there be telescopes there to use? Or do we have to bring our own?

]]> By: John Viescas https://nefas.org/monthly-public-stargazing-at-hanna-park/#comment-13379 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:00:05 +0000 https://nefas.org/?p=4155#comment-13379 In reply to Doug Farrar.

Hi Doug,
Just as we put in our notes for Hanna in the calendar, we love to help people with their telescopes, so go ahead and please bring it with you to our next Hanna star gaze. Please bring a red flashlight with you to keep everybody’s night vision intact. This is a strict rule during our observing sessions at the dark sky site as astrophotography may be taking place.

Director@large of NEFAS,
John Viescas

]]> By: Doug Farrar https://nefas.org/monthly-public-stargazing-at-hanna-park/#comment-13367 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:59:58 +0000 https://nefas.org/?p=4155#comment-13367 I have just bought a used Skywatcher Classic 150 for my daughter. Can I bring it to the event for your members to check it out and show me around a bit? Of course, other guests are welcome to view as well.

]]> By: John Viescas https://nefas.org/monthly-public-stargazing-at-hanna-park/#comment-12945 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:06:58 +0000 https://nefas.org/?p=4155#comment-12945 In reply to Sara.

Hi Sara,
Yes you can see some stars from Hanna. It has fairly dark skies, though we have better sites if you wish to see a lot of stars.
If you wish to really see the Milky Way galaxy fairly well, we have a dark sky site for which we have observing sessions. We
call them “observing sessions” because we sometimes have astrophotographers show up and take pictures. Because of that, and because the detrimental effects of white light (exposure requires a full hour for eyes to become dark adapted, and see all that is possible), we have a red light only usage, or previous notification so steps can be taken to avoid problems. Also, observing sessions may be called off due to bad weather or lack of interest. The latter may be avoidance of low or hot and steamy
temperatures. It is recommended that at least two vehicles be used in case of minor or major emergencies (like getting stuck or health emergency).

All those answers are available at the web site from the home page at the bottom of the page.

Keep looking up!
Director of NEFAS

]]> By: Sara https://nefas.org/monthly-public-stargazing-at-hanna-park/#comment-12944 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:50:52 +0000 https://nefas.org/?p=4155#comment-12944 Can you see the stars in the sky without any equipment at the Hannah Park Star Gaze? I’m asking because I typically see no stars when around other parts of Jacksonville at night.

]]> By: John Viescas https://nefas.org/monthly-public-stargazing-at-hanna-park/#comment-12943 Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:03:41 +0000 https://nefas.org/?p=4155#comment-12943 In reply to Nicole J Long.

Nicole,

I wouldn’t saY IT IS A “good” spot, but a “fair” spot to view the comet. You would most likely need binoculars to see it.

Director of NEFAS

]]> By: Nicole J Long https://nefas.org/monthly-public-stargazing-at-hanna-park/#comment-12942 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:02:57 +0000 https://nefas.org/?p=4155#comment-12942 Would Hanna Park be a good spot to try and see Comet 2022 E3 ZTF?

]]> By: John Viescas https://nefas.org/monthly-public-stargazing-at-hanna-park/#comment-12941 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:55:09 +0000 https://nefas.org/?p=4155#comment-12941 In reply to John.

Hi John,

That should not be a problem. I believe the club has a P.O. Box where you can mail things. If it is electronic, send it to nefasdirector@gmail.com

Thanks,
John V.

]]> By: John https://nefas.org/monthly-public-stargazing-at-hanna-park/#comment-12940 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:02:46 +0000 https://nefas.org/?p=4155#comment-12940 In reply to John Viescas.

It was great to meet you, John!

Can I send your club a complimentary copy of 110 Things to See with a Telescope to go along with the Dobsonian that Lisa was using?

Please reach out to me at John@LearnToStargaze.com

Cheers!
John

]]> By: John Viescas https://nefas.org/monthly-public-stargazing-at-hanna-park/#comment-12939 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:01:49 +0000 https://nefas.org/?p=4155#comment-12939 In reply to John A. Read.

John,

All are welcome. You will have to pay the park entrance fee, then just show up!

John V., director of NEFAS

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