AJ TaylorDecember 28, 2020Last Updated: February 28, 2021
Winter is one of the best times of the year to check out the nighttime sky! There is an abundance of bright stars and constellations and the cold, dry air makes for crisp, clear viewing. But, winter nights in Iowa can be bitterly cold. And, this year, with Covid everywhere, we can’t be standing around huddled together. So, the Winnebago County Conservation Board has moved their annual
Winter Stargazing program indoors and online!
The
Virtual Winter Stargazing program will be held over Zoom on Friday evening, January 15
th, beginning at 7:00 PM, and lasting about 45 minutes. Using an online interactive star chart (which people will be able to continue to use afterwards) and various illustrations, Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls will discuss the brighter stars and constellations that are visible this time of year, as well as a very bright planet that you can now see! All participants will be emailed a star chart