Sat. April 9th. Public Astronomy Program On Mt Diablo

Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the March 26th. astronomy program in the Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park.

The program starts at 7:00pm (enter the park at least 45 minutes earlier) until 11:00pm. Although there is no fee for this program there is a $10 park entrance fee.

This month's program is “The Search for Alien Worlds” : Explore where extreme life exists on Earth. What does that tell us about where we might find life elsewhere in the galaxy? Which stars have planets? (We’ll also get you ready for the Mercury Transit that occurs the morning of May 9)

Excitement for the whole family! Participate in hands-on astronomy activities followed by supervised observing through the many different telescopes of MDAS members. See stars, nebulae, galaxies, clusters, the moon and planets through member telescopes. Bring kids, binoculars, warm clothes (temperature can drop), snacks, water. No need for a flashlight but if you must bring one cover it in red plastic. Escorted exit several times during the evening through Northgate entrance.

Astronomy program is weather dependent including high fire danger.

Check our web site www.mdas.net, or call the park 925-837-2525 or email outreachinfo@mdas.net

Location: Mount Diablo - Lower Summit Parking Lot, Summit Rd, Clayton, CA 94517