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The Dec. 9 session at Talahi Lodge pairs telescope instruction with views of the Moon and other night-sky objects. The Institute will provide telescopes, and participants may bring their own for help using them.
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
Telescope Nights treats the equipment as part of the subject: along with looking at the Moon and other night-sky objects, participants will learn how telescopes work.
The Nature Institute plans to have telescopes set up at Talahi Lodge, so owning equipment is not a prerequisite for taking part. Visitors who do bring a telescope can get help using their own instrument.
That makes the session relevant to two kinds of visitors: people curious about a first look through a telescope, and owners who would like guidance with equipment they already have.
Further reading: Telescope Nights at The Nature Institute | Great Rivers & Routesr&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logo ↗
The announced format combines practical instruction with observation, rather than making telescope use an assumed skill. That emphasis sits naturally within The Nature Institute’s stated work in environmental education and land conservation.
Further reading: Telescope Nights at The Nature Institute | Great Rivers & Routesr&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logo ↗ · The Nature Institute | Great Rivers & Routesr&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logo ↗
The announced program gives telescope basics a place alongside sky viewing; understanding the instrument is part of the evening, not background knowledge visitors are expected to bring.
The session runs from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The event listing describes this edition as taking place the night after a full moon.
The event is at Talahi Lodge, The Nature Institute, 2213 S Levis Ln, Godfrey, IL 62035.
Telescope Nights at The Nature Institute | Great Rivers & Routesr&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logo ↗ · The Nature Institute | Great Rivers & Routesr&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logo ↗
Nonmembers pay $5 per person.
Registration is limited. Call The Nature Institute at (618) 466-9930 to confirm how to register.
The Nature Institute directory says pets are not allowed on the premises.
The Nature Institute | Great Rivers & Routesr&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logo ↗
The event listing places Telescope Nights at Talahi Lodge, The Nature Institute, 2213 S Levis Ln, Godfrey, IL 62035. Use the map link to calculate directions from your starting point.
Telescope Nights at The Nature Institute | Great Rivers & Routesr&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logo ↗ · The Nature Institute | Great Rivers & Routesr&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logor&r-primary-logo ↗
The event listing does not specify parking, transit or accessibility arrangements for Talahi Lodge. Call The Nature Institute at (618) 466-9930 to ask about details you need before visiting.
No. The Institute plans to have telescopes available. You may bring your own if you want help using it.
Admission is free for members; nonmembers pay $5 per person.
Registration is limited. Call The Nature Institute at (618) 466-9930 to confirm how to sign up.
2213 S Levis Ln, Godfrey, IL 62035
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