The Lamoille County Star Gazers are pleased to announce a public observing night at the Grout Observatory at Peoples Academy in Morrisville. We'll look at Jupiter and Saturn in general and, if possible, focus on specific features on or around each planet, including:

Jupiter's cloud bands.
Jupiter's four major moons, first seen by Galileo in 1610.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot (if possible), a 10,000 mile wide storm.
Saturn's major moons.
Saturn's rings and, if possible, the Cassini Division between the two major rings.

The session will take place on Friday, November 3, from 7 until about 9. To check on the status of the session, check to see if the stars are visible. If they are, we're probably on. You can also check Front Porch Forum or our Facebook page, or mail lcvtsg@gmail.com.

Notes:

The observatory is on the small knoll on the right as you drive up Copley Avenue and enter the circle in front of the main building.
Park in the student parking lot by the bandshell.
Watch your step on the path leading up to the observatory.
Bring a flashlight but try not to turn it on. The more dark-adapted your eyes are, the better.
Dress appropriately. It will be chilly out there.