Saturday, November 30, 2019
“Mystery of the Christmas Star”

Journey back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus.
This modern retelling of the Christmas story has a fascinating astronomic slant and is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.  It’s a great show for your out-of-town Thanksgiving guests.

EVENING PROGRAM
7:00 PM Gates Open
7:30 PM & 8:30 PM Planetarium Show
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Telescope Viewing

If weather is clear, count on some telescope viewing as well. The 21% illuminated moon sets at 8:30 PM. Orion will be well-placed over Mt Konocti by about 9:00 PM. Earlier in the evening,  watch the special alignment of Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and the Moon low in the SW just after dark. Jupiter (the lowest) is at an altitude of 7 degrees at 5:30PM.

Location:  Taylor Observatory, 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville, CA 95451. Proceed to Taylor on gravel road at end of Oak Hills Lane
Admission: $6.00 adults, free to Lake Co. K-12 students. Additional Donations in support of Lake County STEM education are encouraged. (707) 262-4121

Visit our website Join/Support Page to support our mission or become a member, or phone us at the Friends of Taylor Observatory (707) 262-4121.
Check out our Friends of Taylor Facebook page and “Dark Skies – Lake County, CA”

Photo: Peter DaSilva, Special to The Chronicle

Window to the Universe is sponsored by Friends of Taylor Observatory, a CA 501 (c) (3) Corporation promoting STEM education for Lake County Students – Bill Haddon, President. In collaboration with Lake County Dept. of Education, Brock Falkenberg, Superintendent,  Elisa Prather, Taylor Coordinator and Kelseyville Unified School District, Dave McQueen, Superintendent