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Astronomy for the Lilburn Library 2013-11-06

7 November, 2013 (09:24) | Events, Outreach | By: tramakers

The forecast was cloudy, but the library wanted to go ahead, rain or shine. And they were right. The clouds did not come until after the event was over. About 128 individuals participated and learned a lot about our solar system, what the little gravity of the Marsian Moon Deimos really means, and how we get rovers to Mars. Outside we were fighting the bright lights in the parking lot, but most saw the moon. (we had real long lines) and later they saw some double stars. A little limited because the lights and the trees were obstructing some of the nice views. Never the less, a very nice and rewarding evening. Thanks to Dominick Giacobbe, his dad Robert, Jim Lancaster and Theo Ramakers for coming out and let these kids/parents learn and see about the Universe. Lastly not to forget Amy Billings from the GPL who was so nice to invite us again this year. (Click the image for the gallery)