Ales & Astronomy Presented by Play Forever Foundation and Odell Brewing Co.

Ready for an unforgettable night under the Colorado stars? Ales & Astronomy offers guided stargazing with local expert astronomers, complete with cold Odell beer or non-alcoholic drinks plus swag giveaways. We’ll head to a dark spot where we’ll be able to explore the wonders of the sky to their fullest extent using specialized equipment.
This event is rain or shine – in the event of rain, the program will be moved inside with an interactive projected presentation. Please dress warmly as temperatures can dip dramatically at night in the mountains.
Registration includes guided stargazing presentation using expert level equipment, a guided Odell beer tasting, and swag giveaways.
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SCHEDULE:
July 24 - West Village @ 8:30pm
August 15 - West Village @ 8:30pm
EACH STARGAZING EXPERIENCE FEATURES:
An orientation to the evening’s night sky and zodiac constellations of the season, with exciting news and stories
A laser pointer-guided tour of the night sky
Sharing of facts and mythology of celestial objects
An introduction to the Celestial Night Sky Planisphere and how to use it
A guided telescope and astronomical binoculars stargazing experience
Assistance to telescope owners seeking to maximize the enjoyment of their own gear
ABOUT ASTROMARK
Experience, Expertise, and Equipment. “Astro” Mark Laurin brings over 53 years of passion to studying, teaching, and sharing the night sky. Mark is a member of the Denver Astronomical Society, the Astronomical League, DarkSky Colorado, DarkSky International, and an apprentice Operator of the historic Chamberlain Observatory’s ClarkSaegmuller telescope, at the University of Denver. Mark teaches astronomy as an adjunct instructor with Keystone Science School. He is an occasional scientific contributor for the Summit Daily, and writes a monthly stargazing calendar for DarkSky Colorado, Keystone Science School, and the Gunnison Chamber of Commerce. Mark was featured in Curbed, Exit 205, The Denver Astronomical Society’s Observer, and Elevations Outdoors magazines.