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Public Star Party in Kent, GRNRA

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Public

Type: Star Party

Keywords: Star Party Public Free

Held on: Oct 13, 2018 (Sat) at 07:00 PM to Oct 13, 2018 (Sat) at 11:55 PM

Sunset Times:

  • Official at 06:25 PM
  • Civil at 06:56 PM
  • Nautical at 07:31 PM
  • Astronomical at 08:07 PM

Lunar Phase:

Location: Green River Natural Resource Area, 22209 Russell Road, Kent, WA 98032

Event Coordinator: David W. Ingram

Overview

Area astronomers team up with Kent Parks at the Green River Natural Resource Area (GRNRA) to provide telescopes for an evening of public star gazing.  October night sky views include the 1st quarter moon, planets, stars and constellations.  Meet for monthly star parties at the "Lagoon" parking lot on the west side of the Green River Natural Resource Area, 22209 Russell Road, Kent, WA 98032

Dress wamly.  Bring a dim, red flashlight.   Print and bring a copy of the latest, monthly Skymap from <www.skymaps.com>

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Latitude 47.4051735, Longitude -122.27189

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