This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Tonight’s topic is “A Brief History of Astronomy – From Ancient Times to the James Webb Space Telescope” What did ancient peoples think when they looked up at night? Who invented the telescope? How do we know what we’re looking at? We’ll discuss these and other questions. Weather permitting, there will be star gazing after the program. 8:00 P.M., A.B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
Friday, March 28, 2025
This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Tonight’s topic is “A Brief History of Astronomy – From Ancient Times to the James Webb Space Telescope” What did ancient peoples think when they looked up at night? Who invented the telescope? How do we know what we’re looking at? We’ll discuss these and other questions. Weather permitting, there will be star gazing after the program. 8:00 P.M., A.B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
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