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Last year, Guernsey State Park proved to be one of the more popular places to view the 2017 Solar Eclipse, this year enjoy the Guernsey Perseid Watch, the best meteor shower of the year, Aug. 10-12 at Yurts 1 & 2.

The Perseids are created when the earth passes through the dust and debris created by the Comet Swift-Tuttle, the largest object to regularly pass by earth.

The comet has a nucleus approximately 16 miles wide. This year, according to NASA, people should be able to see approximately 60-70 meteors per hour.

The weekend events begin August 10 with a 4 p.m. museum talk focusing on meteor observing.

A star watch party with telescopes will begin at approximately 8:45 p.m. with Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars in full view.

The night’s star watch will provide an emphasis on planets, deep sky objects and constellation identification.

Participants can expect to return to their campsites around 10:30-11 p.m.

Events on August 11 will be much the same as the night before with a 4 p.m. museum talk (the same presentation) and a star watch beginning at 8:45, also emphasizing plants, deep sky objects and constellation identification.

However, an all-night viewing will be held. Visitors are encouraged to bring cots, sleeping bags, flashlights and food if they plan to participate.

On August 12, a Perseid Meteor Watch will take place. Star Party participants will use telescopes until approximately 10:30 p.m. The meteor watch begin around 11 p.m.

Visitor are encouraged to observe until dawn, but participants may leave when they wish. The number of meteors seen increases significantly after midnight.

The night programs are led by Gary A. Becker and Peter K. Detterline, both professors of Astronomy at Moravian College and Kutztown University, respectively. Both are members of the Mars Desert Research Station.

Like with the solar eclipse, the lack of light population at Guernsey State Park makes it a prime area to view the Perseids.

Rock Springs Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon for lunch in Room 1003 (next to Mitchell’s Dining Room) at Western Wyoming Community College, 2500 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY.

The public is welcome to attend and find out how to become a member!

September 15, 2015Western Wyoming Community College, President Karla Leach

September 22, 2015Wyoming Department of Transportation, District Engineer Keith
Compton

September 29, 2015United Way of Southwest Wyoming, Co-Executive Director Kathy
Tacke

October 6, 2015 Rural Partners in Medicine, Dr. Bryan Scheer

October 13, 2015Community Fine Arts Center, Director Debora Soulé

October 20, 2015Sweetwater County, Public Lands Specialist Mark Kot

October 27, 2015 Sweetwater County School District No. 1, Kelly McGovern,
Superintendent of
Schools

November 3, 2015 Young At Heart Center, Jeanine Cox, Executive Director

If you have a topic or a program you would like to present to our Rotary Club,
please call Ken Wilbert 307-389-5049.

Last year, Guernsey State Park proved to be one of the more popular places to view the 2017 Solar Eclipse, this year enjoy the Guernsey Perseid Watch, the best meteor shower of the year, Aug. 10-12 at Yurts 1 & 2.

The Perseids are created when the earth passes through the dust and debris created by the Comet Swift-Tuttle, the largest object to regularly pass by earth.

The comet has a nucleus approximately 16 miles wide. This year, according to NASA, people should be able to see approximately 60-70 meteors per hour.

The weekend events begin August 10 with a 4 p.m. museum talk focusing on meteor observing.

A star watch party with telescopes will begin at approximately 8:45 p.m. with Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars in full view.

The night’s star watch will provide an emphasis on planets, deep sky objects and constellation identification.

Participants can expect to return to their campsites around 10:30-11 p.m.

Events on August 11 will be much the same as the night before with a 4 p.m. museum talk (the same presentation) and a star watch beginning at 8:45, also emphasizing plants, deep sky objects and constellation identification.

However, an all-night viewing will be held. Visitors are encouraged to bring cots, sleeping bags, flashlights and food if they plan to participate.

On August 12, a Perseid Meteor Watch will take place. Star Party participants will use telescopes until approximately 10:30 p.m. The meteor watch begin around 11 p.m.

Visitor are encouraged to observe until dawn, but participants may leave when they wish. The number of meteors seen increases significantly after midnight.

The night programs are led by Gary A. Becker and Peter K. Detterline, both professors of Astronomy at Moravian College and Kutztown University, respectively. Both are members of the Mars Desert Research Station.

Like with the solar eclipse, the lack of light population at Guernsey State Park makes it a prime area to view the Perseids.

The Green River Arts Council consists of nine resident volunteers that have been appointed by the Mayor of Green River to serve a two-year term to administer the provisions of the City of Green River’s “Art in Public Places” program. The council meets at least once monthly and develops guidelines and standards for selection, display and maintenance of art for the City of Green River’s collection. They are responsible for the acquisition of works of art for the City’s collection and are responsible for raising funds for the planning and development of public art. The Arts Council plans and directs the activities of the “Art on the Green” event held annually and in conjunction with the “River Festival” that is celebrated in August.

Last year, Guernsey State Park proved to be one of the more popular places to view the 2017 Solar Eclipse, this year enjoy the Guernsey Perseid Watch, the best meteor shower of the year, Aug. 10-12 at Yurts 1 & 2.

The Perseids are created when the earth passes through the dust and debris created by the Comet Swift-Tuttle, the largest object to regularly pass by earth.

The comet has a nucleus approximately 16 miles wide. This year, according to NASA, people should be able to see approximately 60-70 meteors per hour.

The weekend events begin August 10 with a 4 p.m. museum talk focusing on meteor observing.

A star watch party with telescopes will begin at approximately 8:45 p.m. with Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars in full view.

The night’s star watch will provide an emphasis on planets, deep sky objects and constellation identification.

Participants can expect to return to their campsites around 10:30-11 p.m.

Events on August 11 will be much the same as the night before with a 4 p.m. museum talk (the same presentation) and a star watch beginning at 8:45, also emphasizing plants, deep sky objects and constellation identification.

However, an all-night viewing will be held. Visitors are encouraged to bring cots, sleeping bags, flashlights and food if they plan to participate.

On August 12, a Perseid Meteor Watch will take place. Star Party participants will use telescopes until approximately 10:30 p.m. The meteor watch begin around 11 p.m.

Visitor are encouraged to observe until dawn, but participants may leave when they wish. The number of meteors seen increases significantly after midnight.

The night programs are led by Gary A. Becker and Peter K. Detterline, both professors of Astronomy at Moravian College and Kutztown University, respectively. Both are members of the Mars Desert Research Station.

Like with the solar eclipse, the lack of light population at Guernsey State Park makes it a prime area to view the Perseids.