5/3 - A Night of Stargazing!

[Alys Beach]

Free Tour of the Heavens Offered

Alys Beach, Florida – (April 23, 2008) – Locals and visitors are invited to enjoy a free tour of the Heavens, courtesy of Alys Beach.

“A Night of Star Gazing” will be held on Saturday, May 3. The fun and educational evening will be guided by Alan Knothe, former astronomy instructor for Okaloosa-Walton College.

“We plan to walk along the beach and point out many interesting stars, constellations, planets and astronomical facts,” said Christian Wagley, Alys Beach’s Environmental Program Manager. “We’re all aware of this area’s terrestrial beauty, but becoming more knowledgeable about our nighttime sky really enhances one’s connection with nature.”

The star-gazing tour will begin with a lecture at 7 p.m. in the courtyard of Fonville Press, a popular coffee shop, newsstand and wine bar located in Alys Beach directly on Scenic Highway 30A. The tour of the heavens will follow the hour long discussion and end about 9pm.

This free family-friendly event is open to the public. For more information, please call 1-866-481-8387 or email events@alysbeach.com.

 

[Arkiehawg]

Hooray...

I wasn't able to attend the first one....If memory is correct, it was cloudy?

I'm confident it will be clear and beautiful....

 

[Kurt]

 

[DD]

Wish I could be there.

 

[Alys Beach]

 

[Alys Beach]

unfortunately, the star gazing has been canceled for this saturday.

stay tuned for some other "funn" to take its place!

 

[Kurt]

But I did hear about a party for someone turning 30!

 

[DuneLaker]

Darn. I was going to put it on my calendar. Let us know when you reschedule.

 

[TreeFrog]

I'm wanting to go tonight, but the radar doesn't look encouraging at the moment. Holding breath...

 

[Kurt]

canceled for tonight