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International Dark Sky Week Celebration
Middle Fork River Forest Preserve
3485 County Road 2700 E.
Penfield, Illinois 61862
(217) 595-5432
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Join us for an evening of stargazing at the new Dark Sky Trail and Observatory.
Arrive and park at the Activity Center between 7 and 7:30 PM, then follow the signs
to independently walk a scenic half mile on a gravel path to the Observatory.
An outdoor presentation about the dynamic field of astronomical research
and discovery begins at the Observatory at 8 PM.
Then, take a walk under the stars to find celestial objects through telescopes
set up by members of the Champaign Urbana Astronomical Society along the Dark Sky Trail.
Free!
No registration required
For more info: (217) 896-2455 or Morgan at mduerksen-balk@ccfpd.org.