Enjoy Astronomy at the Beach at Kensington

Huron-Clinton Metroparks are holding their 15th Annual Astronomy at the Beach event on Sept. 9 and 10 at Maple Beach at Kensington Metropark.

Guests will view objects through telescopes and binoculars, watch a comet-making demonstration, visit a Starlab Planetarium, and kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt with prizes.

Those who arrive early will have an opportunity to view sun spots, and after dark they will be able to observe the moon, stars and more in the night sky through telescopes set up for public use on the beach, provided by astronomy club members (weather permitting).

Plus, keynote speaker David Eicher, editor-in-chief of Astronomy Magazine, will discuss advances made in the past 15 years during his talk, “What’s New in Our Universe.” at 9 p.m. both nights.

Kensington Metropark Nature Center and the Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs (GLAAC) are hosting this event. Visit www-personal.umich.edu/~dgs/kensington/ for details.

The event is free except for the required Metroparks vehicle entry permit which is $25 annually for regular admission, $15 annually for seniors, or $5 daily.