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OMSI hosting free 'star parties' at two Oregon state parks this summer
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Key Points:
- OMSI and the Rose City Astronomers are hosting free stargazing parties at Oregon state parks through September, featuring presentations at dusk and telescope viewings from 9 to 11 p.m., weather permitting.
- Events will take place at L. L. Stub Stewart State Park and Rooster Rock State Park on July 18, August 12, and September 12, with themes including the Summer Night Sky, Perseid Meteor Shower Watch, and Equinox Celebration.
- Visitors are encouraged to bring their own telescopes, chairs, blankets, snacks, water, and warm clothing, and to use red flashlights or cover lights with red tape to preserve night vision.
- Although the star parties are free, parking requires a $10 permit or an annual pass, and attendees should arrive early to secure parking; parks close by 11:45 p.m.
- Organizers advise checking the OMSI website for weather updates, with forecasts currently favorable, and emphasize the unique, peaceful experience of nighttime park visits under the stars.
