Events

Saturday, August 23, 9:00 – 11:00 pm
Glendening Park, Northwest Football Field (Field 8)
Frostburg, MD 21532

Join us and the Cumberland Astronomy Club for a night of stargazing as we explore the wonders of our Milky Way Galaxy.

In the Milky Way, you’ll see stellar nurseries, brilliant star clusters, and ancient stellar remnants. A few nearby galaxies will also make an appearance, and if luck is on our side, we may catch sight of meteors streaking across the night sky.

We’ll provide star charts, telescopes, and guidance to help you navigate the cosmos. If you would like to set up your own telescope, please arrive between 8:00–8:30 pm. There’s plenty to see with binoculars, so bring those too if you have them.

If the weather is unfavorable, we'll announce a cancellation by 6:00 pm on the day of the event at www.frostburg.edu/mlc.

Star party etiquette:

Only red light is allowed on the football field, except for green lasers for pointing out astronomical objects. Minimize your use of white light while getting in and out of your vehicle and on the way to the field. We'll provide red cellophane and rubber bands for your mobile devices and flashlights.

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