CANCELED: Astronomy: Greet Venus, our Morning “Star”

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This event is canceled due to inclement weather.

Venus shines big and bright in the morning sky in April and is often called the morning or evening star. Planets Venus and Mercury are only visible in the morning or evening sky — find out why and discover how the planets’ orbits affect their visibility from earth. Viewing with telescopes following the program.

Presentations will be at the picnic shelter, followed by stargazing in the parking area. The Longmont Astronomical Society provides telescopes. Bring a chair or blanket, a light jacket, and a red flashlight, and get ready to enjoy a night under the stars!