Our Goal
The Library Telescope Program fosters scientific literacy, stimulates interest in astronomy, and offers the awe and excitement of exploring the night sky to those who may have never looked through a telescope.
DATE: September 18, 2024
TIME: 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm Eastern Time
WEBINAR: Hosting a Library Telescope Program Star Party
PRESENTER:
Don Ficken, St. Louis Astronomical Society/Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Hosting star parties at libraries is a great way to promote the library telescope program and provide "hands on" training so patrons can learn to use the telescope. Amateur Astronomer Don Ficken from St. Louis will discuss tips and tricks to hosting a successful star party right at a public library.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
FACEBOOK LIVE
https://www.facebook.com/LibraryTelescope/live_videos/
The Library Telescope Program fosters scientific literacy, stimulates interest in astronomy, and offers the awe and excitement of exploring the night sky to those who may have never looked through a telescope.