Astronomy: Observing at the Observatory

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Observing the Moon and Deep Sky Objects

in Froemming Park, 8801 S. 51 St., 1/4 mile north of Ryan Road
Monthly observations
Free and open to the public

 

Join members of the Wehr Astronomical Society for deep sky viewing and solar viewing with telescopes provided by club members. You are also welcome to bring your own binoculars and telescopes.

For the 2012 schedule, for more information, or for cancellations due to weather or wind, visit the Wehr Astronomical Society website and click on "Observatory Sessions." (external link)

 

 

Solar Observing at Wehr Nature Center
June 16, 2012, 2-6 p.m.
Join members of the Wehr Astronomical Society for an afternoon at Wehr. Presentations consist of general astronomy information and telescopic observations. Sessions are cancelled if skies are totally overcast or high winds are present at start time.

Special Event: Venus Transit Viewing
June 5, 2012, 4-10 p.m.

Using special solar filters for eye protection, see Venus pass directly between the earth and the sun. It appears as a small dot gliding slowly across the face of the sun. The next opportunity to see this event is in 2117!
For details on the Venus Transit, visit http://www.transitofvenus.org/

 

 

 

 

 

Questions? Contact Us
Wehr Nature Center
9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 425-8550