Star Watch at Batsto

Join us for an evening outdoors under the stars. The West Jersey Astronomical Society is hosting a Star Watch in the field at Batsto. There is an optional two-mile moderate paced hike along the Batona and Batsto Lake trails before the Star Watch begins.

From their web page:

"Star Watch" is a term amateur astronomers use for an evening get-together where we talk, look through telescopes, find new objects and enjoy each others company. Our public Star Watches are an opportunity for you to:

• Look through a variety of telescopes at planets, star clusters and galaxies and discuss what you are looking at with a knowledgeable person.
• Learn about the constellations - you don't need telescopes or binoculars for these.
• Ask questions about our solar system, cosmology, stars and many other subjects.
• Learn about telescopes, binoculars, books and software.

If you are hiking, we pull out at 6:00 pm. Come early to sign in.

If you are only coming for the Star Watch, activities begin at 8:00 pm. Be early to sign in with the leader.

Bring a chair or blanket, non-alcoholic beverage, optional snack, bug spray, and your starry questions.

Leader: Diane Mason 609-517-8969

-Cloudy weather will cancel. That determination will be made by the WJAS. Check Meetup for cancellations before you leave the house.
-No pets allowed.
-Restroom facilities should be available (although they may be porta potties).