Greenwich Astronomical Society Offering Night Of Stargazing

GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Land Trust and the Greenwich Astronomical Society is playing host to an evening of stargazing and s’mores.

The Greenwich Astronomical Society will play host to an evening of stargazing, s'mores and more on May 17.
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Christopher C. Wuensch

05/15/2015 4:00 a.m.

The family-friendly event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on May 17 at Fisher Field, located on the corner of Round Hill Road and Sabine Farm Road in Greenwich. Astronomer Rick Bria of the Greenwich Astronomical Society will guide the evening of stargazing using his high-powered telescopes once the sun sets.

The evening will also feature an owl release, a falconry presentation and a bonfire for s’mores.

Guests are reminded to wear warm layers and to bring a flashlight or two. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain.

Reservations are required and can be done by contacting the Greenwich Astronomical Society, 1 Museum Dr., at (213) 413-6762. More information on the astronomical society can be found online at astrogreenwich.org.

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