Astronomy Club Open Forum

Input sought for new astronomy club

A local astronomy club is forming and those interested in observing the dark skies of Kittitas County are invited to a public forum July 23 to help get it off the ground.

During the forum, planned for 6-9 p.m. at the Copper Kettle Restaurant, participants will discuss a name for the new astronomy club and enjoy some solar observing.

Membership to the new club comes with automatic affiliation to the national Astronomical League; tips on how to observe the dark skies; special presentations about space, space exploration, and astronomy; and group observing opportunities involving several telescopes.

Folks do not need to own a telescope to join or learn about the constellations. For more information, contact Julie Carmen at carmen.julie@gmail.com or 509-201-1233.