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See the Stars at Observatory Nighttime Visits

Since the beginning of time people have been mesmerized by the glimmering dots that light up the night sky – stars!
by Charlotte Ferguson

From Galileo Galilei to Neil deGrasse Tyson, astronomers and curious folk alike have always been intrigued by the heavens above. With the help of the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory everybody now has the chance to get up close and personal with the night sky. The nighttime visits event features a one-hour session that helps […]

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Fire in the Sky

Where to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower
Russ Axon

Throughout this month, the sky might look brighter than usual, thanks to the Perseid Meteor Shower. The annual astral event is caused by the Earth’s passage through the debris stream of the Comet Swift-Tuttle. Thanks to a little extra gravity from Jupiter pulling on the comet, this year’s meteor shower is expected to be one […]

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