Astronomy Day

Saturday, April 21, 1:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Valencia Regional Library
23743 Valencia Boulevard

Activities from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Telescope viewing from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Presented by The Local Group – Astronomy Club of the Santa Clarita Valley and the staff of the Valencia Library

• Telescope viewing – see the Sun from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and the wonders of the night sky starting at dusk.
• Telescopes will be set up for the evening on the library parking lot and front lawn.
• Activities and programs in the library meeting room!
• Walk a scale model of the Solar System!
• Learn where you can attend dark-sky “star parties” with experienced amateur astronomers.
• Meet members of your Santa Clarita Valley Astronomy Club, The Local Group.
• Materials will be available to make bracelets using UV beads.
• A multimedia show featuring the Astrophotos of Keith Myers

Library Meeting Room Activity Schedule

• 1:30 - Our Galactic Neighborhood-What is The Local Group?
• 2:00 - Build Your Own Telescope
• 3:00 - Kitchen Comets
• 4:00 – How Big is Big- How Far is Far ?