
Event Evening Sky Viewing
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HRPO houses a 50-cm reflector, a 40-cm reflector and over a dozen smaller telescopes to bring the majesty of the night sky to the public. Trained operators work throughout the year in shifts, sharing duties via a rotating roster. Each operator has a pre-planned list of objects to highlight. However, requests will be taken if there is time and if all present have viewed the previous target. Additionally, many pertinent celestial targets have guaranteed viewing times.The shorter viewing session of the week takes place most Fridays after a lecture aimed at a general adult audience. Most Saturday nights have the longer sessions. Saturday nights are the best time to bring children under twelve, who may be interested in looking through the scopes but not necessarily in sitting for a lecture.
Friday: 9 May, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fridays: May 16 + 30 / 7:30-10 p.m.
Saturdays: May 10 + 17 + 24 + 31 May / 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.