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Maturango Museum

Next Star Party:

Sunday, September 22, 2024 12:00 PM

SOLAR Star Party at Maturango - September

Transit of Mercury across the Sun, 2016 — Ralph Paonessa

* IMPORTANT: Please check here for POSSIBLE WEATHER CANCELLATIONS. *

Activity

View the Sun through solar telescopes

We will set up solar telescopes from noon - 2:00 PM outside Maturango Museum as part of their program to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox (which officially occurs Friday night at 5:43 AM in Ridgecrest). This marks the official end of Summer and first day of Fall.

The Sun does not look any different at this time, but it's very active this year, with plenty of sunspots, solar prominences, and other activity now.

There are also activities indoor for families and children; check with Maturango for details.

Location

Maturango Museum