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Mike Murray, farm manager at New Pond Farm in Redding, Conn.

Mike Murray, farm manager at New Pond Farm in Redding, Conn.

Ridgefield Discover Center to host astronomy program at New Pond Farm

RIDGEFIELDThe Discover Center at Ridgefield and the New Pond Farm Observatory will lead an astronomy program Saturday, March 4.

Participants are invited to Astronomy Hill at 7:00 p.m. for a viewing of the moon, galaxy and star clusters, waning winter constellations and nebulae. Before the viewing, there will also be an optional mini-lesson at 6:30 p.m. about what participants might see. Binoculars, a flashlight and warm clothes are encouraged.

Registration for the event is required and can be completed on the Discovery Center website. The program is $4 per person for members, with a cap of $16 per family. Nonmembers will be charged $6 each with a maximum of $24 per family.

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