FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SIDEWALK ASTRONOMY AT HOLIDAYS-BY-THE-SEA CELEBRATION
(Falmouth, MA, December 1, 2008) – Weather permitting, the Falmouth Sidewalk Astronomers will hold their second monthly outing this Friday, December 5, from 6pm to 9pm near the Katherine Lee Bates statue on the Falmouth Public Library lawn.
“Our first event, back in November, was a huge success,” noted one organizer, Falmouth Selectman Brent Putnam, “not only did people come for the event, but many just walked up to see what we were doing. We're hoping that with the Annual Holidays-by-the-Sea celebration, this will be even bigger.”
The public is welcome to come and get free views of the night sky through telescopes. Individuals who own telescopes or binoculars can bring their own to share, or get advice on how to use them. This month's viewing targets will include the first quarter moon and the planets Jupiter and Venus.
The Falmouth Sidewalk Astronomers are an informal group of amateur astronomers dedicated to sharing the night sky with the public. Instead of seeking out dark sky locations to practice the hobby, sidewalk astronomers bring their telescopes and knowledge to where the people are.
Contact:
Brent Putnam
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