MOORPARK, CA — The Ventura County Astronomical Society will host a stargazing event on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Charles Temple Observatory.
The free Star Party will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and feature a presentation by astronomer and VCAS member Kevin Marshall, an observatory tour and telescope viewing.
The evening's special guest will be Geovanni Somoza, a NASA eclipse ambassador and telescope operator at the Mount Wilson and Griffith observatories. Volunteer eclipse ambassadors educate local communities on the science of and safety tips for viewing solar eclipses.
Star Party attendees were encouraged to bring a lawn chair for comfortable viewing.
The Charles Temple Observatory at Moorpark College is at 7075 Campus Road, next to Parking Lot D.
For more information, visit the event's webpage.
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