Hobbs Reschedules Astronomy Program
Last updated Sunday, July 13, 2008 5:20 PM CDT in News
By THE MORNING NEWS
The rained-out astronomy program at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area is rescheduled for Saturday. The 8:30 p.m. program will take place at the park's Hidden Diversity, Multi-Use Trail parking lot on Townsend Ridge Road.
The Sugar Creek Astronomical Society will present the program and provide several high-powered telescopes for the event.
"We have a full moon rising at 9:33 p.m., said Jack McDaniels, president of the Sugar Creek group. "A full moon usually means we can't see fainter objects, but sunset is 8:33 p.m., so we should get about an hour and a half of good viewing."
Those attending should see Jupiter in the east and its four largest moons. Summer star clusters which should be visible include M13 in Hercules, M4 near the giant red star Antares, M11, M6, and M7. Double stars Albireo and Cor Coroli should also be visible.
The program is designed for beginning astronomers. Those attending are asked to bring:
• Appropriate clothing.
• Flashlight -- with red material or a red balloon affixed over the globe.
• Binoculars or telescope.
• Folding chair.
• Star chart.
There is a restroom and water fountain on-site.
Take Arkansas 12 east out of Rogers approximately 12.5 miles to Townsend Ridge Road and turn right. Go two miles to the Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail parking lot.
The program will go on even if the sky is partially overcast. In the event of rain, the program will be canceled.
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