Stamford Museum and Nature Center Friday, February 15, 7 pm
Join us for a new exciting series of astronomy programs! Head to the Observatory on selected Friday nights for a real treat as we explore the night sky, planets, stars, and more! Start by enjoying a presentation on Asteroids: What are they? Where are they? And how close is too close?, followed by a visit to view the night sky through our 22-inch telescope. The presentation portion of the program will be held rain or shine. Viewing hours are weather permitting.
Location: Behind the Hecksher Farm off Scofieldtown Rd. Enter from Scofieldtown Rd. on Fridays. GPS users enter – 151 Scofieldtown Road. 
Members: Free | Non-members: $3 Adults, $2 Children When: February 15, 7 pm
For more information or to schedule a special group visit, contact Charles Scovil in the evening at 203.252.2351.
The Observatory is a research facility used by members of the Fairfield County Astronomical Society. Each Friday, weather permitting, visitors can enjoy viewing the moon, planets and deep space objects through the 22-inch research telescope.
The drive mechanism and electronics of the Observatory’s telescope have recently been replaced with modern high precision components. This allows control manually using a joystick, or by computer. The computer control permits the operator to zero in on any object in the sky and the telescope then goes to that location automatically.
For more information visit: http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/planet-ed.html
