Although Sidewalk Astronomy is currently on "summer hiatus" until September, I am pleased to announce that the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers will set up telescopes for a
SPECIAL SATURN OBSERVING EVENT
at the
Celery Fields (6893 Palmer Blvd) in Sarasota on
Saturday, June 23rd
from 10:00 p.m. until midnight.
Due to Saturn's 29-year-long orbital period (that's how long it takes to make one trip around the Sun), we are now in the midst of a several-year span where the best viewing of the ringed planet is taking place during the summer months--when we don't offer public events.
This year, the best views of Saturn will occur in late June... so rather than let the opportunity to pass by, we're going to cross our fingers for clear skies and focus our equipment on this spectacular celestial body!
And as with all "Sidewalk Astronomy" events, it's FREE and weather-permitting.
But unlike our regular events, we are offering a "rain date." In case of inclement weather on June 23rd, the Saturn Observing Event will be held on Saturday, June 30th. (Also from 10:00 p.m. until midnight.)
Hope to see you out there!
