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Special ELO Public Star Party – Viewing Comet c/2022 E3 (ZTF)

February 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm CST

This Star Party will be CANCELLED if it is cloudy

It’s prime time to see the comet known as C/2022 E3, marked by its bright green nucleus and long faint ion tail. The comet has been visible for some time with telescopes and binoculars.

Join us at the MAS Eagle Lake Observatory for a public viewing of this green visitor.  This event is free of charge.

If this is your first star party, or it’s been a while since you’ve been to one, please review the Public Star Party Guidelines.  Note the complete lihttps://www.mnastro.org/about/mas-handouts/st of public events at ELO or download/print a schedule from the MAS Handouts archive.

Annually, we also host all day events for the Spring and Fall Astronomy Day and the annual Camping with the Stars event.  Additionally, we may schedule special events throughout the year for a unique astronomical happenings such as an eclipses, planetary oppositions, conjunctions or comets.

*Other than our Camping with the Stars (CWTS) event, registration is not required to attend an event. CWTS is also the only event there is a fee to attend, as it is coordinated through the Baylor Park offices. Call the Baylor Park Office at 952-466-5255 for CWTS registration and camping information.

Additional information as well as directions can be found on the Eagle Lake Observatory web page.

Eagle Lake Observatory
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Merle Hiltner onaninfo@mnastro.org

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    Date:
    February 11, 2023
    Time:
    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm CST
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    Eagle Lake Observatory
    10775 County Road 33
    Norwood Young America, MN 55397 United States
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