This should be a good weekend for stargazing. Local astronomer Don Machholz will have some telescopes set up tomorrow night, and is inviting the public to come out and have a look at the heavens…
There will be about half a dozen telescopes set up. Machholz says there’s plenty to see this time of year, including the planet Saturn…
You can also see some of the brightest stars, including Vega. You may be able to see a nebula or two, and also, a couple of galaxies…
The Big Bend exit is about 30 miles above Colfax on Interstate 80. Turn left, and drive about a half-mile past the U-S Forest Service Visitor’s Center. The trailhead parking lot will be on the left side…
About 50 to 60 people usually attend the stargazing events. There is no charge. And even though the weather has been warm, Machholz advises you to bring a jacket. It gets cool at night and the elevation is about 58-hundred feet.
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Will there be another stargazing event in August at this location?