Quantcast
breaking news

Abilene State Park Hosting Star-Gazing Party

By: Joey Hollingsworth
Updated: September 21, 2011
The Friends of Abilene State Park and the Big Country Astronomy Club are hosting a Star Gazing Party at Abilene State Park on Saturday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Members of the astronomy club will provide instruction about the moon, planets, constellations, stars, and other astronomical phenomenon initially and throughout the evening.

They will also have their powerful telescopes available for all visitors to enjoy seeing the heavenly bodies. Good viewing of Jupiter will be possible during the evening.

Admission to the park and the party is free.

Drinks and snacks will also be provided for a small fee.

Comments

Readers Feel...

hello
Related Content

Controversial restraint chairs are being pulled out of some jails across the country, while the Taylor County Jail in Abilene is increasing its use of the tool to subdue inmates....

Nearly 700 people will be diagnosed with cancer this year in Taylor County alone. That's according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. That number includes about 25 different cancers a...

Even as power crews were completing the restoration of power in the Abilene area in the aftermath of Monday evening's storm, a new storm swept into the area Wednesday afternoon taking the number...

For some residents living at the Warwick Apartment Complex in South Abilene, electricity still had not returned Wednesday morning, leaving them frustrated and helpless....

In times of emergencies and severe weather, a line of communication can be important in order to stay safe....

More storms roll through Abilene and portions of the Big Country just 48 hours after Monday's damaging winds. Multiple car wrecks and minor power outages reported in Wednesday afternoon's storms....

The City of Abilene and Taylor County has started a storm shelter registration program, which will help emergency responders provide aid to residents that may become injured or trapped in shelters....

The City of Abilene Office of Neighborhood Services is currently accepting applications for two home buying incentive programs....

Chrysler will comply with federal safety officials' request to recall older Jeep SUVs to check for possible fire hazards....

Global Samaritan Resources is providing Abilene and area citizens with free storm cleanup supplies as long as the supply lasts. The materials can be picked up from now until Friday (June 21st)....

 
Find Articles Here
 
      Page 694 of 724
 
Search BigCountryHomepage.com