Astronomy Night at Hobbs State Park
Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Time
- 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Venue
- Hobbs State Park Visitor Center, Rogers, AR, 72756
- Price
- free
Lecture in Visitor Center followed by night sky viewing
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Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area to Host Astronomy Night March 1st.
(ROGERS, Ark.) – Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area and The Sugar Creek Astronomical Society to offer a free night of astronomy enjoyment and education – on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The indoor program starts at 5:30 p.m. with Jack McDaniels leading a discussion of the Messier (Mez–E -A) Objects. French Astronomer, Charles Messier, was an 18th century comet hunter. Over 23 years he discovered about a dozen comets in addition to many nebula and star clusters, 110 in all. When we hear for example that M (1) can be seen in the night sky, that is the Crab Nebula, named after Messier’s first deep sky object discovery.
Viewing highlights: Night sky viewing begins about 6:30 pm. Look for the Pleiades, or 7 Sisters in the constellation Aries. Aries is one of the original 48 constellations recognized by the Greeks.
Tips: Expect cool weather. Optionally, bring a flashlight with red lens covering, binoculars, and/or lawn chairs.
Recommended for ages 8+.
For more information, contact the park’s visitor center at 479-789-5000.
Venue
Hobbs State Park Visitor Center
20201 E. Hwy. 12
Rogers, AR
72756
Dates
The event runs from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on the following dates.
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