No need to own a telescope to closely appreciate the night sky April 20. Dave Wagner and his crew will lend you theirs and teach you about astronomy.<\/p>\n
Wagner is the president of the Lake County Astronomical Society. On Astronomy Day 2013, a worldwide event held on the first quarter moon in the spring, the society will host a free event for observation of the sky at the College of Lake County's technology wing.<\/p>\n
Astronomy Day is an all-day event with activities from noon to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m., weather permitting.<\/p>\n
For young astronomy lovers, the Dobbie telescope will be on hand.<\/p>\n
Wagner said telescopes are usually not a tool children can interact with because of their intricacies and cost but Dobbie is a \"kid-powered telescope.\"<\/p>\n
Children get stickers and a glow bracelet.<\/p>\n
Crafts, presentations, comet making with dry ice, exhibits on light pollution, door prize drawings and more are scheduled for the day part of the event.<\/p>\n
At night, attendees wanting to gaze at the sky can use society member's telescopes to watch the moon, Jupiter and other astronomical wonders, Wagner said.<\/p>\n
Last year more than 200 people attended, although due to rain, night activities were cancelled.<\/p>\n
This is the second Astronomy Day event held at CLC. In previous years Astronomy Day was held at the Volo Bog Visitor Center in Ingleside.<\/p>\n
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