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Open Observing Night

Name: Open Observing Night
Start: 2021-08-13T20:30:00-04:00
End: 2021-08-14T00:30:00-04:00
Location: Tom Large’s House

August 13, 2021 @ 8:30 PM - August 14, 2021 @ 12:30 AM

Sharing the night sky at the MPG Softball Field

Join us for an open observing night, at the home of club vice president, Tom Large. A telescope is not required, but of course you are welcome to bring your own. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at Open Observing.

Social distancing due to COVID-19 will be observed.

Details

Start: August 13, 2021 @ 8:30 PM
End: August 14, 2021 @ 12:30 AM
Event Category: Open Observing
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1710764879082931

Organizer

GMAC
Phone 2486051351
Email tglicata@gmail.com

Venue

Tom Large’s House
1216 Legault Blvd
Ortonville, MI 48462-9428 United States + Google Map

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