McCarthy Observatory in New Milford Begins Summer Program

NEW MILFORD, CT -- The John J. McCarthy Observatory in New Milford will re-kindle its “Second Saturday Stars” program on July 14 from 8 to 10 p.m.

Each month a new "star party" is thrown around an astronomy related topic. If weather permits, a variety of telescopes are available for public viewing of seasonal celestial objects.

The theme of the July 14 presentation is "The Outer Solar System — Winter is (Always) Here," and will be held at the observatory behind New Milford High School on Route 7 South. The event will feature a virtual tour of the solar system, concluding with the chilly outer solar system.

New telescope users are invited to visit the Newbie Help Corner on the SkyDeck, where one of the observatory's volunteers will assist in the set-up and use of your telescope.