Family activities planned for winter star party [UPDATED/Postponed]

/
A recent sunset over Sukraw Farms, where the Klamath County Museum will hold a star party Saturday, Feb. 15.

A recent sunset over Sukraw Farms, where the Klamath County Museum will hold a star party Saturday, Feb. 15.

 

UPDATE: February 12, 2020, 12:26 PM

Winter star party postponed

A winter star party scheduled for this weekend by the Klamath County Museum has been postponed until Friday, Feb. 21.

“Cloudy skies are forecast for this weekend, and so we’ll hope to see clear skies return the following weekend,” said museum manager Todd Kepple. “If need be, we’ll reschedule again until we hit it right.”

In the event of cloudy skies on Feb. 21, alternative dates for the event are Feb. 22, March 13 or 14.

The free event will include family activities starting at 5 p.m., with stargazing running from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

ORIGINAL

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - A winter star party with activities geared for families with children will be offered by the Klamath County Museum Saturday, Feb. 15, on Lower Lake Road south of Klamath Falls.

Family activities will begin at 5 p.m., with stargazing running from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

“Some of the most amazing sights in the night sky can only be seen during the winter,” said museum manager Todd Kepple. “We’re also looking forward to trying out a new location for this event.”

The free astronomy event will be held at Sukraw Farms, 1800 Lower Klamath Lake Road. To reach the site, turn from Cross Road onto Lower Klamath Lake Road, and drive 3.75 miles. Signs will mark the site.

The museum will provide a warming station with hot chocolate inside a hay barn at the farm. Telescopes will be provided by amateur astronomers from the Klamath Basin.

Family activities will be geared for children in elementary grades.

Key objects to be viewed after dark include the planet Venus and the Orion nebula. Participants should dress for cold nighttime air, and bring binoculars and lawn chairs.

Anyone who would like to request help with setting up their personal telescope is welcome to come at 5 p.m. to receive assistance.

Following are other astronomy events planned by the museum this year:

  • Conjunction of Mercury and Venus, May 23.

  • Perseid meteor shower, Aug. 11.

  • Jupiter, Saturn and Mars visible, Oct. 17.

For more information contact the museum at (541) 882-1000.

Press release provided by the Klamath County Museum.