CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The Southern Illinois University School of Physics and Applied Physics and members of the Astronomical Society of Southern Illinois will host a stargazing party for the Geminid meteor shower.
According to a news release from SIUC, the event will be at Giant City State Park from 9:30 p.m. on December 13 to 1 a.m. Dec. 14.
Organizers say parking will be available just past the Indian Creek Trailhead.
They’ll set up telescopes and the event will be included guided hikes into the viewing area from Giant City campground at 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. with a guided walk back to the campground at 1 a.m. There will also be a presentation on the Geminid meteor shower at 10:30 p.m.
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“We are encouraging the public to practice more skywatching without the need for specialized equipment,” said Steve Gariepy, outreach coordinator and experiential education specialist at the SIU STEM Education Research Center. “With up to 50-120 meteors per hour, in one of most beautiful parks in Illinois, this is a great opportunity for that.”
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According to organizers, there will be a warming station and hot drinks will be served.
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Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for cold weather and bring a headlamp or flashlight.
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