Join in for a free event, Astronomy in the Park, on Saturday, July 13 at Shumway Oak Grove Regional Park, I-5 at Eight Mile Road, Stockton. The program is presented by The Stockton Astronomical Society, Oak Grove Docent Council, and San Joaquin County Parks. <\/p>\n
View planets through giant telescopes after sunset. The July 13 program starts at 8:30 p.m. and features Mercury and M3, Star Cluster in Canes Venatici. There is no charge for the program but there is a $6 cash parking fee at the park. <\/p>\n
Also, prior to the viewing, enjoy astronomy activities at the Nature Center until 8 p.m. <\/p>\n
For more information, call 209-953-8814 or 209-953-8800. <\/p>\n
Upcoming shows will feature: Aug. 10, 8 p.m., M8 and M20 (Lagoon Nebula, Trifid Nebula); Sept. 7, 7:25 p.m., Saturn, M13 (Star Cluster) and M57 (Ring Nebula). On Oct. 12, view Star Cluster in Hercules and the Dumbbell Nebula at 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 9 at 5 p.m., see Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and M31 (Andromeda Galaxy); Dec. 7, 4:45 p.m., see Saturn, Mars, M33 (Triangulum Galaxy). <\/p>\n
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