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Starwatch Party


Adult Enrichment / Fitness & Recreation / Recreation -
Adult Enrichment 24-25

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Golden Valley. Get to know constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and others. 

Great constellation mythological stories will also be featured! We’ll have giant telescopes aimed at Saturn, star clusters, galaxies, and more. An astronomical camera system will also capture breathtaking images! 

Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO meteorologist and has been hosting Minnesota and Wisconsin Starwatch programs for over 50 years! He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book “Stars, a Month-by-Month Tour of the Constellations.” It’s a brand-new edition and will be available for purchase. Also available will be framed Mike Lynch high-quality astronomical photos as well as super cool glow-in-the-dark star shirts. Make the Stars Your Old Friends!


Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 45 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book, Mike Lynch's Minnesota Star Watch, and Stars, that will be available for purchase at a discount. Even if it's cloudy you'll learn a lot, have a great time and get a Mike Lynch "Cloud Check" for a future Starwatch Party.


Your universe is waiting!

Ages 5+ welcome with registered adults

*Held outdoors, please bring lawn chairs and dress for the weather. 

Mike Lynch

Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 47 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the books; “Mike Lynch’s Minnesota Star Watch” and “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.” Both books will be available for purchase at a discount. Super cool glow in the dark star shirts will also be available for purchase. Even if it’s the cloudy you’ll learn a lot, have a great time and get a Mike Lynch “Cloud Check” for a future Minnesota Starwatch Class

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Sandburg Middle School : Gym A - (small gym)
Saturday, Sep 28
7:00 - 10:00 PM

Sandburg Middle School : Tapper Field 2 - NE Corner
Saturday, Sep 28
8:00 - 10:00 PM

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Min Age   5 yr.