Skywatching: Movie and a Show

Skywatching: Movie and a Show

Showing of "A Million Miles Away," about Mexican-American astronaut José Moreno Hernández, follow-up by the Perseids meteor shower.

By City of Gaithersburg - Community Museum

Date and time

August 10 · 9:30pm - August 11 · 1am EDT

Location

Observatory Park

100 Desellum Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877

About this event

  • 3 hours 30 minutes

Join us at Observatory Park to watch the movie, A Million Miles Away, about Mexican-American astronaut José Moreno Hernández. Following the movie we will be lying out on the lawn looking for meteors as the Perseid meteor shower will be peaking. The Perseids is the largest meteor shower with peak sightings of 100-200 meteors an hour. Bring a blanket or chairs for comfortable watching.

SOME SPECIFICS:

• Observatory Park will be dark, but please do not bring a bright flashlight; bring a red light as it will be less intrusive to other watchers. Adjust the brightness of electronic devices.

• PARKING: Limited parking for those with accessibility tags is available onsite. Parking is also available at the field at the corner of DeSellum & Rt. 355 – 2 blocks from the park.

• Portable bathrooms will be available. There is no running water in the park. Alcohol is not permitted at events in City parks.

Events at Observatory Park could be cancelled or modified at the last moment if conditions, including inclement weather or Covid restrictions limit the event. Please check the Community Museum Facebook page for last minute announcements. Those who pre-register will receive an email with event changes.


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