Covington Community Park Stargazing
Fri, May 02
|Covington
This public "Star Gaze" event is authorized by the city of Covington, Parks & Recreation Department and is free of charge.
Time & Location
May 02, 2025, 8:00 PM – May 03, 2025, 12:00 AM
Covington, 17649 SE 240th St, Covington, WA 98042, USA
About the Event
Before the main stargazing event make sure you head over to the Aquatics Center across the street where Steve is giving his Astronomy 101 class. If you are new to astronomy this is the class you want to go to. He gives an introduction to all things astronomy and telescopes.
The Astronomy Orientation Class starts at 6pm then everyone heads back over to the soccer field at 8pm for stargazing.
Experienced astronomer volunteers from the Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) bring their telescopes and binoculars to share with the public. Everyone is welcome including families with children.
Check the SAS website < www.seattleastro.org > frequently for star gazing event status. If weather conditions force cancellation of an event, that news will be posted not later that 4PM the day of the event.
It can get quite chilly at night, even in the summer, so layer up and wear warm clothes. It…