Paramount School Park Star Party

Details

Public

Type: Star Party

Keywords: Public Free

Held on: Apr 19, 2025 (Sat) at 08:00 PM to Apr 19, 2025 (Sat) at 11:59 PM

Sunset Times:

  • Official at 08:04 PM
  • Civil at 08:37 PM
  • Nautical at 09:18 PM
  • Astronomical at 10:02 PM

Lunar Phase:

Location: 15300 8th Avenue Northeast, Shoreline, WA 98155

Event Coordinator: Bill ONeil

Overview

This public "Star Party" event is authorized by the city of Shoreline, Parks & Recreation Department and is free of charge.  Experienced astronomers from the Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) volunteer their time and telescopes and binoculars to share with the public.  Everyone is welcome including families with children.

Dress warmly, bring a chair, blanket, hot drink, and binoculars if you have them.

Check the SAS website < www.seattleastro.org > frequently for star gazing event status.  If weather conditions force the cancellation of an event, that news will be posted not later than 4 PM the day of the event. 

Map

Latitude 47.7401326, Longitude -122.3201913

More Information

Monthly "Skymaps" for identifying celestial targets and constellations along with a vast number of stargazing tools and publications can be found on website < www.skymaps.com >

More astronomy information on identifying monthly and seasonal celestial targets, training materials and observing challenges can be found on "Astronomical League" website < www.astroleague.org >


Globe at Night educational challenge materials on "dark sky preservation" and identifying light pollution can be found on website < www.globeatnight.org >

Paramount School Park Star Party coordinator is Bill O'Neil.

Announcements

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Interested Members

2 days ago

Bill ONeil Bill ONeil is planning on volunteering.