Star gazing event set at nature preserve

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The Mineola Nature Preserve in conjunction with The Astronomical Society of East Texas will present a Star Gazing at the Mineola Nature Preserve on Friday, Aug. 6.

This is a free program and everyone is invited.

The activity begins about  9:30 p.m. and will end about 11 p.m. The location will be the amphitheater next to the pavilion.

The program is a group exercise in identifying objects in the night sky that can be seen with binoculars or the naked eye (naked eye astronomy).

Try to arrive by 9 p.m. to get acclimated to the surroundings. 

This is a weather permitting program. In the event of inclement weather or cloud cover, the program will be cancelled. A “CANCELLED” notice will be posted in the Calendar page of the Society’s website: www.asetexas.org/calendar on the date, view the Facebook page: Astronomical Society of East Texas, and a “NO STARGAZING” sign will be posted at the preserve entrance. 

Please keep an eye on the weather and dress appropriately for it.

With the significant amounts of rain lately, wear clothing to ward off the mosquitoes. If bringing mosquito repellent, do not bring aerosol sprays, use wipes instead.

Door prizes will be offered at the end of the program.

For more information on this event and the society, contact info@asetexas.com or text 903-520-7338.