Party Among the Stars

Item Number: 600
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Description
* Stargazing party for ten at Saint Mary's College's Geissberger Observatory
* Fine wine, hot chocolate, cheese, and desserts accompany your party
* Practically touch the sky from Moraga's Observatory Hill with a 16"- diameter research telescope, robotic mount, and real-time video feed into the Saint Mary's astronomy labs
* You'll be amazed at what you can see: Mountains, craters, and lakes on the moon!
* Learn about the history of astronomy in Shakespeare's time and astronomy today from veteran Saint Mary's astronomy professor Ron Olowin, Ph.D.
Special Instructions
20-minute walk uphill; vans are available if needed. Date to be mutually agreed upon with Ron Olowin, Ph.D. and Jean Simpson.