PAST: Star Gaze Under the Winter Sky and Learn about the Constellations THURS, Jan 13th at Woodend Sanctuary in Chevy Chase, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Free

Introduction to the Winter Night Sky
Thursday, January 13th

7:30-9:30pm

Free

No reservation needed

Note: Inclement weather date: Thursday, January 20 (if snow/ice force a cancellation on the 13th). Class will be led by Richard Orr.

Being able to read the sky in winter can give you a unique sense of cosmological wonder since most of the brighter stars are, in fact, winter stars. Join Richard Orr as he shares his knowledge of astronomy in an indoor/outdoor presentation at our Woodend Sanctuary in Chevy Chase. He’ll introduce you to to sky guideposts and the dozen or so “winter” constellations, before bundling up to head outside to look for some of these wondrous celestial sights through a telescope. Dress warmly for outdoor sky-viewing (assuming a cloudless night), and bring along binoculars and a mug for a warm beverage, which will be provided.

Woodend Sanctuary

8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase

Metro: click here to read more about getting there by transit