April 26 Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo

Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the March 22nd astronomy program. Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 7:00 (enter the park at least 45 minutes earlier) at the lower summit parking lot. Although there is no fee for this program there is a $10 park entrance fee. This month's program is - "GALAXIES AND THE DISTANT UNIVERSE". Help build a model of the universe and our place in it. Find out what happens when our Milky Way Galaxy collides with the Andromeda Galaxy in four billion years!

See stars, nebula, galaxies, clusters, the moon and planets through member telescopes. Bring kids, binoculars, warm clothes (temperature can drop), snacks, water. No need for a flashlight but if you must bring one cover it in red plastic. Escorted exit several times during the evening through Northgate entrance.Astronomy program is weather dependent including high fire danger.

Check our web site www.mdas.net, 925-979-5694 or call the park 925-837-2525 or email outreachinfo@mdas.net