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Sidewalk Astronomy
Don Weinell
Thursday, February 15
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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2024-02-15 18:00:00
2024-02-15 19:30:00
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Sidewalk Astronomy
Stargaze with us and see the cosmic wonders above.
Gonzales Branch - Parking Lot -
Stargaze with us and see the cosmic wonders above.
Take a cosmic journey through the night sky! See the detailed landscape of the Moon or get a close-up view of Jupiter, the Andromeda Galaxy, or the double cluster in Perseus! Amateur astronomer Don Weinell, with Baton Rouge Astronomical Society (BRAS), will have a high-powered telescope set up to help you search the night sky.
Don is a retired US Air Force Reservist and Environmental Scientist who enjoys amateur astronomy, birding, and history. He has authored two books: Bicycling the Oregon Trail and A Field Guide to Custer’s Camps – On the March to the Little Bighorn.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens (ages 9-11) | Teens (ages 12-18) | PreK (ages 3-5) | Elementary (ages 6-8) | Baby/Toddler | All Ages | Adult (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | STEM & Nature |
Gonzales
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About the Location
Our Gonzales location was built in 1980 under the direction of Earline Decoteau, Director and serves as our Main Library location. It was expanded & renovated in 1996, 1998, and 2011, under the direction of Angelle Deshautelles, Director.