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SUMMARY:Astronomy night at Hobbs State Park
DESCRIPTION:Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area to Host Astronomy Night March 1st. (ROGERS\, Ark.)   Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area and The Sugar Creek Astronomical Society to offer a free night of astronomy enjoyment and education   on Saturday\, March 1\, 2025. The indoor program starts at 5:30 p.m. with Jack McDaniels leading a discussion of the Messier (Mez E -A) Objects. French Astronomer\, Charles Messier\, was an 18th century comet hunter. Over 23 years he discovered about a dozen comets in addition to many nebula and star clusters\, 110 in all. When we hear for example that M (1) can be seen in the night sky\, that is the Crab Nebula\, named after Messier's first deep sky object discovery. Viewing highlights: Night sky viewing begins about 6:30 pm. Look for the Pleiades\, or 7 Sisters in the constellation Aries. Aries is one of the original 48 constellations recognized by the Greeks. Tips: Expect cool weather. Optionally\, bring a flashlight with red lens covering\, binoculars\, and/or lawn chairs. Recommended for ages 8+. For more information\, contact the park's visitor center at 479-789-5000.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area to Host Astronomy Night March 1st. (ROGERS\, Ark.) &ndash\; Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area and The Sugar Creek Astronomical Society to offer a free night of astronomy enjoyment and education &ndash\; on Saturday\, March 1\, 2025. The indoor program starts at 5:30 p.m. with Jack McDaniels leading a discussion of the Messier (Mez&ndash\;E -A) Objects. French Astronomer\, Charles Messier\, was an 18th century comet hunter. Over 23 years he discovered about a dozen comets in addition to many nebula and star clusters\, 110 in all. When we hear for example that M (1) can be seen in the night sky\, that is the Crab Nebula\, named after Messier&rsquo\;s first deep sky object discovery. Viewing highlights: Night sky viewing begins about 6:30 pm. Look for the Pleiades\, or 7 Sisters in the constellation Aries. Aries is one of the original 48 constellations recognized by the Greeks. Tips: Expect cool weather. Optionally\, bring a flashlight with red lens covering\, binoculars\, and/or lawn chairs. Recommended for ages 8+. For more information\, contact the park&rsquo\;s visitor center at 479-789-5000.
LOCATION:Hobbs State Park visitor center on Hwy. 12 just east of the Hwy.12/War Eagle Road intersection
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URL:https://business.greaterbentonville.com/events/details/astronomy-night-at-hobbs-state-park-03-01-2025-9969
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