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Open Observing Night

Name: Open Observing Night
Start: 2021-03-19T07:30:00-04:00
End: 2021-03-19T23:30:00-04:00
Location: Tom Large’s House

March 19, 2021 @ 7:30 AM - 11:30 PM

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

Date:: March 19, 2021
Time:: 7:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Event Category:: Open Observing
Website:: https://www.facebook.com/events/1345751285769332

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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