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Of Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors… and Close Encounters II

August 31 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Comet NEOWISE 2019 (NASA photo).

There are more things in our solar system than the eight planets and their moons. Millions of small bodies of rock, ice and metal – asteroids, comets and meteors – orbit the sun. Many are awesome to behold against the dark night sky, but some are potential threats to our planet. Astronomy volunteer Richard Luecke will offer an image-enhanced introduction to these celestial neighbors, how to observe them, and the risks they pose when their trajectories cross the Earth’s orbit around the sun.

Join us in Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Saturday, August 31st. Weather permitting, attendees will then be invited outdoors for a laser-guided tour of Maine’s stunning night sky and viewing through a large astronomical telescope (approximately 8:30pm – 10:00pm).

Space is limited! Please register below.
Cost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four

NASA Photo / Comet NEOWISE 2019

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Date:
August 31
Time:
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Venue

Moore Auditorium, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park
Acadia Drive
Winter Harbor, ME 04693 United States
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Phone
207-288-1310