Idaho’s Dark Skies – Perseid Meteor Shower
Name:
Idaho’s Dark Skies – Perseid Meteor Shower
Date:
August 12, 2023
Time:
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM MDT
Website:
http://www.haileypubliclibrary.org
Event Description:
Hailey Public Library and the Central Idaho Dark Sky Alliance will host 2023 Astronomer in Residence Dr. Joel Weisberg for a nighttime observing session on Saturday, August 12, from 9:30-11:30 PM. Highlights include the Perseid Meteor Shower, deep sky objects, bright planets and spectacular summer constellations. Boise State University’s AstroTAC team, popular local astronomer Tim Frazier and friends will be on hand plus cool telescopes. Meet at the Croy Canyon Motorized Trailhead, 3.1 miles west of Hailey. Turn headlights off while driving in. In case of weather-related issues, check the HPL website at www.haileypubliclibrary.org after 5 PM.