Night Sky Watching led by Michigan Tech physicist Dr. Robert Nemiroff and co-hosted by Gratiot Lake Conservancy and the Open Skies Project on Mount Horace Greeley (off Gratiot Lake Road in Keweenaw County).

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Saturday, August 12th, 9:30 pm to Midnight (Arrive at site 9:30-10 pm.)

(This event is weather dependent. In the event of a mostly cloudy or rainy night the event will be rescheduled to August 19th )

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Free of charge. RSVP requested. Registration will allow you to receive notification of cancellation or date change and event details and confirmation to be sent.

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THINGS TO BRING

• Flashlight (with lens covered in red transparent film)
• Lawn Chairs/blankets to sit on
• Drinking Water
• Binoculars/Telescope
• Dress for the weather!

Directions: Parking will be on a wide paved driveway slightly below the viewing field. Park between 9:30 and 10 pm while it is still light. Walk approximately a block or two on a paved road to the viewing field. Keeping light to a minimum will allow eyes to adjust for better dark sky viewing. There will be a port-a-potty onsite. No water available onsite.

The Star Party will occur doing the Perseid Meteor shower, which is expected to have peak viewing availability on August 11, 12, and 13.

Learn more about Gratiot Lake Conservancy here: https://www.gratiotlakeconservancy.org/