Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Star Party, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Saturday, 3/31, 7:00 pm

The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve and the Temecula Valley Astronomers will host a star party for the general public. Children are welcome. A ½ hour slideshow on astronomy begins at 7:00 and will be presented regardless of weather. After the show, visitors can observe the heavens through the telescopes  of the Temecula Valley Astronomers. Highlights will be the moon, the planets Jupiter, Venus, and Mars, and various star clusters and nebula.

Below is a map to the Reserve's Visitor Center where telescopes will be set up from 7-9 pm. The public observing time is 7-9.
The Reserve must charge their standard day-use fee to the general public:
Ages 2-12: $2.00 per person
Ages 13 +: $3.00 per person

 

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