The Westminster College Planetarium, the Society for Physics Students and the Harms Center for the Environment welcome the community to an enchanting evening of stargazing from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Westminster College Field Station.

Stargazers will have the opportunity to explore the night sky as it darkens and the stars emerge. Participants will be guided through an exploration of the celestial wonders of the night, locating the North Star, Saturn and constellations from the Ursa Major, Perseus, Zodiac and Hercules families.

The event will also include hands-on demonstrations with astronomy tools such as telescopes and star maps, providing a comprehensive learning experience for star enthusiasts of all levels.

“Observing the night sky in real time adds an extra layer of experience for people who have attended planetarium shows and observed the stars by looking on the dome,” said Charlie Barefield of Driftwood, Texas, a senior honors student, English major and planetarium assistant.

In the event of poor weather, the stargazing night will be rescheduled to Friday, Oct. 4. The event is free and open to the public.

The Westminster College Field Station is located at 947 Fayette-New Wilmington Road, New Wilmington.

For more information or to confirm the event in case of weather changes, please contact Dr. Helen Boylan, faculty fellow for community engagement and professor of environmental science, at boylanhm@westminster.edu or 724-946-6293.

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