Public Stargazing Saturday 2/09/2019 at Hanna Park ENTER PARK BY 5:30 PM

Stargazing at Hanna Park

2/09/2018

  ATTENTION: THE GATE CLOSES AT 5:30 PM 

NO ENTRANCE AFTER THIS TIME

Get ready to see stars, planets, the Moon, and interesting sky objects.

All are welcome!

 

Location:  Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32233

 

Park entry fee is $5 per car.  You must have paid and entered NO LATER THAN 5:30 PM when the gate entrance is closed for the evening.  There will not be re-entry once you leave.

Find NEFAS in Parking Lot #8.  Limit your use of vehicle headlights whenever possible during stargazing hours.  Bring red lights if you have them.

There are restrooms, water fountain, but few lights.  You may wish to bring a flashlight for the restrooms. Consider bug spray in case its needed, but be mindful of any insecticide overspray that may reach telescope equipment and apply in another location.

All NEFAS volunteers bring their personal stargazing equipment and will instruct guests how to look at the sky objects safely without damage.  Adults may need to assist children.

If you are considering purchasing a telescope this is an opportunity to examine several different types and sizes of telescope – ask lots of questions!

If you are having trouble with your own telescope, bring it along and one of our Telescope Doctors will take a look at it.

Sometimes cloudy conditions make it unfeasible to stargaze.  In the event that weather conditions cause NEFAS to scrub this event, you can find that information on our website main page [www.nefas.org].  We recommend you check the website before leaving for the park. Every attempt will be made to post a “no-go” message by 6:00 PM prior to the start of event night.

Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

 

4 Comments

  1. Gregg on February 12, 2019 at 12:15 pm

    We are wondering if the public star party was rescheduled to to the overcast conditions we had on the 9th of Feb?

    • Chuck Cummins on February 12, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      Hi Greg,
      We do not reschedule our public observing sessions anymore. We go regardless of weather as some people show up anyway and we don’t want to ignore them! that being said, Our next public observing session will be at Hanna Park on the 15th of March. We normally start at 5 as the gates close at 5:30. It may be different in March as we set the clocks forward on March 10 this year. Being there before the gates close at 5:30 would be the safest way to go. If you have a telescope or binoculars by all means bring them! If not you can look through ours. That’s why we are there!

      Chuck Cummins
      President of NEFAS
      chuck@nefas.org

  2. Trish on February 12, 2019 at 11:30 am

    Hello.

    I am dying to join a club that explores the night skies. How can I get more information, please?

    • Chuck Cummins on February 12, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      Hi Trish,

      I just sent you a message from my direct email account. We are happy you found us!

      Chuck Cummins
      President NEFAS
      chuck@nefas.org