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Washington County Minnesota - Make friends with stars at winter constellations program Jan 19 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve 04 January 2024 ( news )
Washington County , state Minnesota ( By Press Release office)
Jan 04,2024
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View the winter constellations 6:30 to 8:30 p . m . Friday , Jan . 19 , at Lake Elmo Park Reserve .
Make the stars your old friends while watching the great celestial show in the skies . Following a short orientation , get to know constellations such as The Big Bear , Orion the Hunter , Gemini the Twins , and Taurus the Bull , and hear the stories behind them . The event will be hosted by retired WCCO meteorologist Mike Lynch , who has been hosting star watch events and teaching astronomy for more than 50 years .
The group will use large telescopes , among the largest mobile telescopes in Minnesota , for close - up views of the moon , Jupiter , star clusters , nebulae , galaxies , and other wonders in the winter skies .
Participants will receive a handout package with user - friendly star maps and constellation charts , apps , websites , a telescope - buying guide , and more .
Dress to be outdoors for the majority of the program . Bring a lawn chair or anything else needed for comfort .
Cost is $5 per person . Children ages 6 years old and younger are free . Register online at the Washington County website .
Find more information and register on the county website .
Lake Elmo Park Reserve is at 1515 Keats Ave . N . in Lake Elmo .
See more information at www . co . washington . mn . us/parks . Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks .
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