Clouds May Dampen Friday’s Star Party
Depending on the weather, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Observatory, which opens its doors to the public every third Friday of the month, may be available Friday, Jan. 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and lasting several hours. However, that evening, which would force the cancellation of the viewing. The viewing at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ occurs in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit, whose members bring their own telescopes to Westmont for public use.
The Keck Telescope, a 24-inch F/8 Cassegrain reflecting instrument with Ritchey-Chretien optics, is housed in the observatory between Russell Carr Field and the track and field/soccer complex. Free parking is available near the baseball field.