National Astronomy Day
Time: 2:00 pm
National Astronomy Day, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 2:00 – 10 p.m.
Afternoon activities: Solar telescope observing, solar powered marshmallow roasting, documentary film screening, model rocketry, and 1000 yard model of the solar system.
Sunset: 7:59 p.m.
Star party highlights: Saturn, spring constellations, and the Moon at waxing crescent (4 days old). Watch for meteors! The Eta Acquarid meteor shower is at its peak the day before.