Lookout Observatory Public Stargaze on Friday, August 14th
After-dusk public stargazing uses the observatory’s telescopes to view a range of celestial objects, from planets to deep sky targets. Park at the Reuter Center and ride the shuttle up to Lookout for an easy-access astronomy night.
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