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Special Event
Event
SUU Star Party at Ashcroft Observatory
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Fee:
Free.Location:
SUU’s Ashcroft Observatory, 745 S Hillcrest Dr, Cedar City, UT 84720Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, August 26, 2022
Time:
8:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Partner Program
Description
At the Ashcroft Observatory, we will be observing several highlights in the Milky Way including the Lagoon Nebula and the Double cluster. The two largest planets of the Solar System, Jupiter and Saturn, will also be up, and Saturn’s ring will dazzle in the eyepiece. Additionally, the Moon will be in an attractive crescent phase that will be very favorable for viewing. The Ashcroft Observatory is located just off Westview drive near the SUU farm.