Canceled: Skygazing with Northern Colorado Astronomical Society
This program has been canceled due to the construction closure at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space main trailhead. Please check back for more skygazing programs in 2024. Check Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) at https://trails.colorado.gov for the most up-to-date trail conditions, closures, and alerts.
Enjoy an evening with members of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society (NCAS) for an up-close look at the night sky over the Rockies. Telescopes will be available for viewing stars, galaxies, planets and more! Bring the whole group to connect with the wonders of the night sky.
This open house-style program is located at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (entrance on County Road 38E). Telescopes will be set up in the paved parking lot. Program is free but a parking pass is required. Registration is encouraged.
Dress warmly for winter evening temperatures (winter hats, gloves, winter jacket, boots, warm socks, etc.) and bring binoculars if you have them.
Weather dependent. Registered participants will be notified if the program is canceled and posted at https://www.larimer.gov/events.
For up-to-date weather information, visit the NCAS website at www.nocoastro.org.
Event Date:
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm7 days remaining
Category:
Public ProgramDepartment:
Contact Name:
Julie Enderby
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
(970) 619-4552
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Per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Larimer County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who need assistance. Services can be arranged with at least seven business days’ notice. Please email accessibility@larimer.org or call (970) 498-5967 or Relay Colorado 711. "Walk-in" requests for auxiliary aids and services will be honored to the extent possible but may be unavailable if advance notice is not provided.
