Star Party: Comet Viewing & Hands-on Astronomy Activities | Mt. Diablo

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Watch for Comet Pan-STARRS in the western sky on Saturday, March 16, 2013.

Participate in hands-on astronomy activities followed by supervised observing through the many different telescopes of MDAS members.

Bring snacks, water, binoculars, and warm clothes. If you bring a flashlight, please cover it with red material.

Please note:

• The park gates close around sunset, so be certain to arrive in plenty of time.
• The temperature on the mountain can drop considerably during the evening, so dress warmly.
• Please note that only Mt. Diablo Astronomy Docents may set up telescopes on Public Nights.
• At the end of the session, visitors will be escorted off the mountain. Departure will be by way of the North Gate (this becomes Oak Grove Road in Walnut Creek once you are outside the confines of the park.)
• Events are only canceled due to rain or fire hazard. Don’t be put off by slightly overcast skies. Often, when it is overcast in the late afternoon, by the time night arrives on the mountain, viewing is fine.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.